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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,812.98, 20,449.71 and 11,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,812.98, 20,449.71 and 11,782.14 is: 16,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,812.98 : 20,449.71 = 11,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,812.98/20,449.71 = 11,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,812.98x = 20,449.71 × 11,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,812.98x = 240,941,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,941,346.18/14,812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,265.56

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