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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.80, 20,408.52 and 11,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.80, 20,408.52 and 11,031.28 is: 15,212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.80 : 20,408.52 = 11,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.80/20,408.52 = 11,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.80x = 20,408.52 × 11,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.80x = 225,132,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,132,098.51/14,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.86

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