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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.82, 19,975.54 and 11,104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.82, 19,975.54 and 11,104.31 is: 15,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.82 : 19,975.54 = 11,104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.82/19,975.54 = 11,104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.82x = 19,975.54 × 11,104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.82x = 221,814,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,814,588.58/14,466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.64

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