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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.84, 20,441.82 and 11,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.84, 20,441.82 and 11,473.24 is: 15,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.84 : 20,441.82 = 11,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.84/20,441.82 = 11,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.84x = 20,441.82 × 11,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.84x = 234,533,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,533,906.90/14,842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.15

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