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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,609.16, 20,134.98 and 11,634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,609.16, 20,134.98 and 11,634.84 is: 16,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,609.16 : 20,134.98 = 11,634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,609.16/20,134.98 = 11,634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,609.16x = 20,134.98 × 11,634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,609.16x = 234,267,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,267,270.70/14,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.64

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