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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,742.51, 22,124.46 and 11,054.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,742.51, 22,124.46 and 11,054.67 is: 16,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,742.51 : 22,124.46 = 11,054.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,742.51/22,124.46 = 11,054.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,742.51x = 22,124.46 × 11,054.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,742.51x = 244,578,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,578,604.23/14,742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.02

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