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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.41, 20,460.98 and 11,456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.41, 20,460.98 and 11,456.61 is: 15,815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.41 : 20,460.98 = 11,456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.41/20,460.98 = 11,456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.41x = 20,460.98 × 11,456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.41x = 234,413,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,413,410.79/14,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,815.86

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