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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.27, 20,473.05 and 11,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.27, 20,473.05 and 11,308.33 is: 15,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.27 : 20,473.05 = 11,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.27/20,473.05 = 11,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.27x = 20,473.05 × 11,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.27x = 231,516,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,516,005.51/14,851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.97

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