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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.64, 20,097.56 and 11,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.64, 20,097.56 and 11,934.24 is: 16,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.64 : 20,097.56 = 11,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.64/20,097.56 = 11,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.64x = 20,097.56 × 11,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.64x = 239,849,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,849,104.45/14,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,474.69

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