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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,981.77, 22,451.23 and 11,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,981.77, 22,451.23 and 11,001.80 is: 16,486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,981.77 : 22,451.23 = 11,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,981.77/22,451.23 = 11,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,981.77x = 22,451.23 × 11,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,981.77x = 247,003,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,003,979.89/14,981.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,486.97

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