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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.37, 20,171.55 and 11,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.37, 20,171.55 and 11,246.86 is: 15,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.37 : 20,171.55 = 11,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.37/20,171.55 = 11,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.37x = 20,171.55 × 11,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.37x = 226,866,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,866,598.83/14,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.78

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