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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.48, 20,207.80 and 11,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.48, 20,207.80 and 11,468.24 is: 15,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.48 : 20,207.80 = 11,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.48/20,207.80 = 11,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.48x = 20,207.80 × 11,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.48x = 231,747,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,747,900.27/14,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,807.66

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