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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.18, 20,394.18 and 11,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.18, 20,394.18 and 11,595.29 is: 16,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.18 : 20,394.18 = 11,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.18/20,394.18 = 11,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.18x = 20,394.18 × 11,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.18x = 236,476,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,476,329.44/14,778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.72

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