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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.16, 20,466.12 and 11,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.16, 20,466.12 and 11,460.36 is: 15,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.16 : 20,466.12 = 11,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.16/20,466.12 = 11,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.16x = 20,466.12 × 11,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.16x = 234,549,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,549,103.00/14,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,821.02

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