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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.98, 22,216.86 and 11,097.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.98, 22,216.86 and 11,097.02 is: 16,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.98 : 22,216.86 = 11,097.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.98/22,216.86 = 11,097.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.98x = 22,216.86 × 11,097.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.98x = 246,540,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,540,939.76/14,823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.22

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