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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.04, 20,254.38 and 11,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.04, 20,254.38 and 11,273.40 is: 15,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.04 : 20,254.38 = 11,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.04/20,254.38 = 11,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.04x = 20,254.38 × 11,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.04x = 228,335,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,335,727.49/14,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.01

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