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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.80, 22,424.70 and 11,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.80, 22,424.70 and 11,207.60 is: 16,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.80 : 22,424.70 = 11,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.80/22,424.70 = 11,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.80x = 22,424.70 × 11,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.80x = 251,327,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,327,067.72/14,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.40

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