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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.98, 22,222.86 and 11,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.98, 22,222.86 and 11,101.02 is: 16,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.98 : 22,222.86 = 11,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.98/22,222.86 = 11,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.98x = 22,222.86 × 11,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.98x = 246,696,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,696,413.32/14,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.22

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