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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.15, 20,194.29 and 11,943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.15, 20,194.29 and 11,943.63 is: 16,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.15 : 20,194.29 = 11,943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.15/20,194.29 = 11,943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.15x = 20,194.29 × 11,943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.15x = 241,193,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,193,127.87/14,637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,478.15

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