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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.07, 20,504.84 and 11,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.07, 20,504.84 and 11,321.13 is: 15,617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.07 : 20,504.84 = 11,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.07/20,504.84 = 11,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.07x = 20,504.84 × 11,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.07x = 232,137,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,137,902.66/14,864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.38

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