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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.43, 20,347.61 and 11,561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.43, 20,347.61 and 11,561.54 is: 15,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.43 : 20,347.61 = 11,561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.43/20,347.61 = 11,561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.43x = 20,347.61 × 11,561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.43x = 235,249,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,249,547.37/14,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.15

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