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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.40, 20,269.86 and 11,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.40, 20,269.86 and 11,513.32 is: 15,869.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.40 : 20,269.86 = 11,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.40/20,269.86 = 11,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.40x = 20,269.86 × 11,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.40x = 233,373,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,373,384.54/14,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,869.91

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