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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.80, 22,477.20 and 11,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.80, 22,477.20 and 11,048.20 is: 16,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.80 : 22,477.20 = 11,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.80/22,477.20 = 11,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.80x = 22,477.20 × 11,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.80x = 248,332,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,332,601.04/14,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.30

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