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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.04, 20,465.98 and 11,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.04, 20,465.98 and 11,460.24 is: 15,820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.04 : 20,465.98 = 11,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.04/20,465.98 = 11,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.04x = 20,465.98 × 11,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.04x = 234,545,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,545,042.64/14,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,820.87

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