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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.39, 22,121.27 and 11,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.39, 22,121.27 and 11,052.55 is: 16,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.39 : 22,121.27 = 11,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.39/22,121.27 = 11,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.39x = 22,121.27 × 11,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.39x = 244,496,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,496,276.87/14,740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.83

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