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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.61, 20,470.95 and 11,463.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.61, 20,470.95 and 11,463.83 is: 15,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.61 : 20,470.95 = 11,463.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.61/20,470.95 = 11,463.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.61x = 20,470.95 × 11,463.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.61x = 234,675,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,675,388.38/14,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.85

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