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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,586.24, 20,079.36 and 11,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,586.24, 20,079.36 and 11,043.84 is: 15,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586.24 : 20,079.36 = 11,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586.24/20,079.36 = 11,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586.24x = 20,079.36 × 11,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586.24x = 221,753,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,753,239.14/14,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.91

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