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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.71, 22,413.85 and 11,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.71, 22,413.85 and 11,029.43 is: 16,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.71 : 22,413.85 = 11,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.71/22,413.85 = 11,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.71x = 22,413.85 × 11,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.71x = 247,212,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,212,018.07/14,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.73

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