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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.36, 22,329.77 and 11,198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.36, 22,329.77 and 11,198.27 is: 16,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.36 : 22,329.77 = 11,198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.36/22,329.77 = 11,198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.36x = 22,329.77 × 11,198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.36x = 250,054,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,054,625.86/14,900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.79

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