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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.97, 22,182.32 and 11,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.97, 22,182.32 and 11,073.96 is: 16,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.97 : 22,182.32 = 11,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.97/22,182.32 = 11,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.97x = 22,182.32 × 11,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.97x = 245,646,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,646,124.39/14,800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.62

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