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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.23, 20,250.02 and 11,328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.23, 20,250.02 and 11,328.33 is: 15,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.23 : 20,250.02 = 11,328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.23/20,250.02 = 11,328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.23x = 20,250.02 × 11,328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.23x = 229,398,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,398,937.39/14,668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.17

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