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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.18, 20,236.08 and 11,293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.18, 20,236.08 and 11,293.61 is: 15,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.18 : 20,236.08 = 11,293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.18/20,236.08 = 11,293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.18x = 20,236.08 × 11,293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.18x = 228,538,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,538,294.27/14,657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.25

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