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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.70, 20,157.33 and 11,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.70, 20,157.33 and 11,474.74 is: 15,847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.70 : 20,157.33 = 11,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.70/20,157.33 = 11,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.70x = 20,157.33 × 11,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.70x = 231,300,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,300,120.84/14,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.14

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