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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.49, 20,023.71 and 11,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.49, 20,023.71 and 11,675.24 is: 16,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.49 : 20,023.71 = 11,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.49/20,023.71 = 11,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.49x = 20,023.71 × 11,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.49x = 233,781,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,781,551.13/14,498.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,124.54

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