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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.46, 20,192.34 and 11,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.46, 20,192.34 and 11,261.94 is: 15,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.46 : 20,192.34 = 11,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.46/20,192.34 = 11,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.46x = 20,192.34 × 11,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.46x = 227,404,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,404,921.54/14,625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.57

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