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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.37, 20,462.40 and 11,067.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.37, 20,462.40 and 11,067.39 is: 15,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.37 : 20,462.40 = 11,067.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.37/20,462.40 = 11,067.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.37x = 20,462.40 × 11,067.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.37x = 226,465,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,465,361.14/14,856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.66

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