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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.41, 20,462.36 and 11,457.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.41, 20,462.36 and 11,457.61 is: 15,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.41 : 20,462.36 = 11,457.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.41/20,462.36 = 11,457.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.41x = 20,462.36 × 11,457.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.41x = 234,449,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,449,740.56/14,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.25

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