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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.65, 20,062.71 and 11,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.65, 20,062.71 and 11,841.26 is: 16,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.65 : 20,062.71 = 11,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.65/20,062.71 = 11,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.65x = 20,062.71 × 11,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.65x = 237,567,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,567,665.10/14,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.55

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