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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.57, 19,966.91 and 11,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.57, 19,966.91 and 11,098.07 is: 15,324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.57 : 19,966.91 = 11,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.57/19,966.91 = 11,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.57x = 19,966.91 × 11,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.57x = 221,594,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,594,009.54/14,460.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.02

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