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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.84, 20,067.38 and 11,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.84, 20,067.38 and 11,868.28 is: 16,400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.84 : 20,067.38 = 11,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.84/20,067.38 = 11,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.84x = 20,067.38 × 11,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.84x = 238,165,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,165,284.71/14,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.49

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