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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.64, 20,157.26 and 11,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.64, 20,157.26 and 11,063.70 is: 15,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.64 : 20,157.26 = 11,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.64/20,157.26 = 11,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.64x = 20,157.26 × 11,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.64x = 223,013,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,013,822.14/14,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.98

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