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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,839.84, 20,437.68 and 11,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,839.84, 20,437.68 and 11,470.24 is: 15,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,839.84 : 20,437.68 = 11,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,839.84/20,437.68 = 11,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,839.84x = 20,437.68 × 11,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,839.84x = 234,425,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,425,094.64/14,839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,797.01

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