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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.09, 20,205.47 and 11,501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.09, 20,205.47 and 11,501.81 is: 15,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.09 : 20,205.47 = 11,501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.09/20,205.47 = 11,501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.09x = 20,205.47 × 11,501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.09x = 232,399,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,399,404.63/14,651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,862.27

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