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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.85, 20,042.28 and 11,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.85, 20,042.28 and 11,844.24 is: 16,338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.85 : 20,042.28 = 11,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.85/20,042.28 = 11,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.85x = 20,042.28 × 11,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.85x = 237,385,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,385,574.47/14,528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.91

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