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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.77, 22,452.73 and 11,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.77, 22,452.73 and 11,002.80 is: 16,488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.77 : 22,452.73 = 11,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.77/22,452.73 = 11,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.77x = 22,452.73 × 11,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.77x = 247,042,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,042,897.64/14,982.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.47

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