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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,516.76, 20,011.65 and 11,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,516.76, 20,011.65 and 11,326.44 is: 15,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,516.76 : 20,011.65 = 11,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,516.76/20,011.65 = 11,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,516.76x = 20,011.65 × 11,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,516.76x = 226,660,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,660,753.03/14,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.73

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