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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.85, 22,115.89 and 11,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.85, 22,115.89 and 11,043.26 is: 16,514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.85 : 22,115.89 = 11,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.85/22,115.89 = 11,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.85x = 22,115.89 × 11,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.85x = 244,231,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,231,530.27/14,788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.57

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