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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,742.90, 22,125.03 and 11,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,742.90, 22,125.03 and 11,055.06 is: 16,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,742.90 : 22,125.03 = 11,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,742.90/22,125.03 = 11,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,742.90x = 22,125.03 × 11,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,742.90x = 244,593,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,593,534.15/14,742.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.60

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