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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.30, 20,240.40 and 11,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.30, 20,240.40 and 11,296.73 is: 15,596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.30 : 20,240.40 = 11,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.30/20,240.40 = 11,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.30x = 20,240.40 × 11,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.30x = 228,650,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,650,333.89/14,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.57

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