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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.46, 20,190.96 and 11,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.46, 20,190.96 and 11,260.94 is: 15,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.46 : 20,190.96 = 11,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.46/20,190.96 = 11,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.46x = 20,190.96 × 11,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.46x = 227,369,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,369,088.15/14,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.18

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