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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.30, 20,407.75 and 11,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.30, 20,407.75 and 11,029.82 is: 15,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.30 : 20,407.75 = 11,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.30/20,407.75 = 11,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.30x = 20,407.75 × 11,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.30x = 225,093,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093,832.55/14,798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.79

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