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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.43, 20,035.91 and 11,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.43, 20,035.91 and 11,668.70 is: 16,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.43 : 20,035.91 = 11,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.43/20,035.91 = 11,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.43x = 20,035.91 × 11,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.43x = 233,792,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,792,864.49/14,510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.06

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