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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.08, 20,474.35 and 11,651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.08, 20,474.35 and 11,651.59 is: 16,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.08 : 20,474.35 = 11,651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.08/20,474.35 = 11,651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.08x = 20,474.35 × 11,651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.08x = 238,558,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,558,731.72/14,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.05

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