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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.76, 22,458.72 and 11,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.76, 22,458.72 and 11,006.81 is: 16,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.76 : 22,458.72 = 11,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.76/22,458.72 = 11,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.76x = 22,458.72 × 11,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.76x = 247,198,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,198,863.88/14,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.48

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