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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.05, 20,234.52 and 11,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.05, 20,234.52 and 11,292.48 is: 15,590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.05 : 20,234.52 = 11,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.05/20,234.52 = 11,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.05x = 20,234.52 × 11,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.05x = 228,497,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,497,912.41/14,656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.69

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