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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.55, 20,236.59 and 11,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.55, 20,236.59 and 11,293.98 is: 15,592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.55 : 20,236.59 = 11,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.55/20,236.59 = 11,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.55x = 20,236.59 × 11,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.55x = 228,551,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,551,642.73/14,657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.76

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