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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.80, 22,127.78 and 11,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.80, 22,127.78 and 11,051.20 is: 16,526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.80 : 22,127.78 = 11,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.80/22,127.78 = 11,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.80x = 22,127.78 × 11,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.80x = 244,538,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,538,522.34/14,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.45

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