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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.08, 20,204.79 and 11,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.08, 20,204.79 and 11,446.06 is: 15,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.08 : 20,204.79 = 11,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.08/20,204.79 = 11,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.08x = 20,204.79 × 11,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.08x = 231,265,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,265,247.46/14,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,797.80

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