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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.27, 20,467.58 and 11,859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.27, 20,467.58 and 11,859.83 is: 16,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.27 : 20,467.58 = 11,859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.27/20,467.58 = 11,859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.27x = 20,467.58 × 11,859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.27x = 242,741,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,741,946.62/14,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.07

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