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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.05, 20,205.21 and 11,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.05, 20,205.21 and 11,446.03 is: 15,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.05 : 20,205.21 = 11,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.05/20,205.21 = 11,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.05x = 20,205.21 × 11,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.05x = 231,269,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,269,439.82/14,639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.12

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