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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.27, 20,459.30 and 11,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.27, 20,459.30 and 11,298.33 is: 15,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.27 : 20,459.30 = 11,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.27/20,459.30 = 11,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.27x = 20,459.30 × 11,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.27x = 231,155,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,155,866.48/14,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.21

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