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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.64, 20,083.44 and 11,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.64, 20,083.44 and 11,856.28 is: 16,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.64 : 20,083.44 = 11,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.64/20,083.44 = 11,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.64x = 20,083.44 × 11,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.64x = 238,114,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,114,888.00/14,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.32

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