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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.80, 20,407.14 and 11,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.80, 20,407.14 and 11,030.28 is: 15,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.80 : 20,407.14 = 11,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.80/20,407.14 = 11,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.80x = 20,407.14 × 11,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.80x = 225,096,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,096,468.20/14,797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.48

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