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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.79, 22,120.30 and 11,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.79, 22,120.30 and 11,046.20 is: 16,518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.79 : 22,120.30 = 11,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.79/22,120.30 = 11,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.79x = 22,120.30 × 11,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.79x = 244,345,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,345,230.24/14,791.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.98

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