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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.80, 22,453.20 and 11,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.80, 22,453.20 and 11,032.20 is: 16,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.80 : 22,453.20 = 11,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.80/22,453.20 = 11,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.80x = 22,453.20 × 11,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.80x = 247,708,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,708,193.04/14,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.30

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