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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.26, 20,435.69 and 11,609.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.26, 20,435.69 and 11,609.33 is: 16,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.26 : 20,435.69 = 11,609.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.26/20,435.69 = 11,609.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.26x = 20,435.69 × 11,609.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.26x = 237,244,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,244,595.83/14,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.51

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