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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.60, 19,983.93 and 11,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.60, 19,983.93 and 11,110.98 is: 15,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.60 : 19,983.93 = 11,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.60/19,983.93 = 11,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.60x = 19,983.93 × 11,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.60x = 222,041,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,041,046.55/14,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,340.05

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