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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.52, 22,141.62 and 11,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.52, 22,141.62 and 11,086.92 is: 16,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.52 : 22,141.62 = 11,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.52/22,141.62 = 11,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.52x = 22,141.62 × 11,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.52x = 245,482,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,482,369.61/14,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.51

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