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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.93, 20,172.24 and 11,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.93, 20,172.24 and 11,793.30 is: 16,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.93 : 20,172.24 = 11,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.93/20,172.24 = 11,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.93x = 20,172.24 × 11,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.93x = 237,897,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,897,277.99/14,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.11

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