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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.57, 15,044.40 and 11,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.57, 15,044.40 and 11,014.56 is: 14,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.57 : 15,044.40 = 11,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.57/15,044.40 = 11,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.57x = 15,044.40 × 11,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.57x = 165,707,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,707,446.46/11,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.73

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