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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.11, 20,460.60 and 11,456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.11, 20,460.60 and 11,456.33 is: 15,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.11 : 20,460.60 = 11,456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.11/20,460.60 = 11,456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.11x = 20,460.60 × 11,456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.11x = 234,403,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,403,283.30/14,821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,815.50

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