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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.30, 20,244.54 and 11,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.30, 20,244.54 and 11,299.74 is: 15,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.30 : 20,244.54 = 11,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.30/20,244.54 = 11,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.30x = 20,244.54 × 11,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.30x = 228,758,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,758,038.42/14,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.72

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