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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.48, 20,460.60 and 11,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.48, 20,460.60 and 11,063.88 is: 15,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.48 : 20,460.60 = 11,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.48/20,460.60 = 11,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.48x = 20,460.60 × 11,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.48x = 226,373,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,373,623.13/14,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.85

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