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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,494.07, 20,042.08 and 11,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,494.07, 20,042.08 and 11,504.72 is: 15,908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494.07 : 20,042.08 = 11,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494.07/20,042.08 = 11,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494.07x = 20,042.08 × 11,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494.07x = 230,578,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,578,491.94/14,494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.47

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