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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982, 22,451.59 and 11,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982, 22,451.59 and 11,002.03 is: 16,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982 : 22,451.59 = 11,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982/22,451.59 = 11,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982x = 22,451.59 × 11,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982x = 247,013,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,013,066.73/14,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,487.32

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