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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,818.69, 20,457.22 and 11,453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,818.69, 20,457.22 and 11,453.90 is: 15,812.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,818.69 : 20,457.22 = 11,453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,818.69/20,457.22 = 11,453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,818.69x = 20,457.22 × 11,453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,818.69x = 234,314,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,314,952.16/14,818.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.12

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