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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.14, 20,093.80 and 11,863.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.14, 20,093.80 and 11,863.78 is: 16,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.14 : 20,093.80 = 11,863.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.14/20,093.80 = 11,863.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.14x = 20,093.80 × 11,863.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.14x = 238,388,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,388,422.56/14,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,381.67

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