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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.40, 22,479.60 and 11,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.40, 22,479.60 and 11,098.40 is: 16,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.40 : 22,479.60 = 11,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.40/22,479.60 = 11,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.40x = 22,479.60 × 11,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.40x = 249,487,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,487,592.64/14,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.60

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