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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.43, 20,158.26 and 11,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.43, 20,158.26 and 11,237.31 is: 15,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.43 : 20,158.26 = 11,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.43/20,158.26 = 11,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.43x = 20,158.26 × 11,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.43x = 226,524,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,524,616.68/14,600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.93

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