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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.56, 20,055.63 and 11,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.56, 20,055.63 and 11,836.14 is: 16,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.56 : 20,055.63 = 11,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.56/20,055.63 = 11,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.56x = 20,055.63 × 11,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.56x = 237,381,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,381,244.47/14,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.44

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