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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.31, 20,333.63 and 11,551.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.31, 20,333.63 and 11,551.41 is: 15,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.31 : 20,333.63 = 11,551.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.31/20,333.63 = 11,551.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.31x = 20,333.63 × 11,551.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.31x = 234,882,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,882,125.80/14,734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.17

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