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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,815.44, 20,429.92 and 11,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,815.44, 20,429.92 and 11,458.80 is: 15,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,815.44 : 20,429.92 = 11,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,815.44/20,429.92 = 11,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,815.44x = 20,429.92 × 11,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,815.44x = 234,102,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,102,367.30/14,815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.24

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