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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.93, 20,037.98 and 11,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.93, 20,037.98 and 11,670.20 is: 16,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.93 : 20,037.98 = 11,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.93/20,037.98 = 11,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.93x = 20,037.98 × 11,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.93x = 233,847,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,847,075.66/14,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,114.13

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