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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,782.02, 22,143.87 and 11,088.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,782.02, 22,143.87 and 11,088.42 is: 16,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,782.02 : 22,143.87 = 11,088.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,782.02/22,143.87 = 11,088.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,782.02x = 22,143.87 × 11,088.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,782.02x = 245,540,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,540,530.99/14,782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.76

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