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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.98, 22,120.58 and 11,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.98, 22,120.58 and 11,046.38 is: 16,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.98 : 22,120.58 = 11,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.98/22,120.58 = 11,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.98x = 22,120.58 × 11,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.98x = 244,352,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,352,332.50/14,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.24

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