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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.82, 22,449.40 and 11,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.82, 22,449.40 and 11,048.52 is: 16,536.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.82 : 22,449.40 = 11,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.82/22,449.40 = 11,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.82x = 22,449.40 × 11,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.82x = 248,032,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,032,533.08/14,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.81

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