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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,586.84, 20,136.36 and 11,349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,586.84, 20,136.36 and 11,349.33 is: 15,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586.84 : 20,136.36 = 11,349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586.84/20,136.36 = 11,349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586.84x = 20,136.36 × 11,349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586.84x = 228,534,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,534,194.64/14,586.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.15

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