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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.98, 22,102.01 and 11,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.98, 22,102.01 and 11,001.75 is: 16,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.98 : 22,102.01 = 11,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.98/22,102.01 = 11,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.98x = 22,102.01 × 11,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.98x = 243,160,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,160,788.52/14,758.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.45

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