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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.98, 22,327.70 and 11,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.98, 22,327.70 and 11,196.88 is: 16,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.98 : 22,327.70 = 11,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.98/22,327.70 = 11,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.98x = 22,327.70 × 11,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.98x = 250,000,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,000,577.58/14,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.71

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