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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.67, 20,473.83 and 11,075.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.67, 20,473.83 and 11,075.69 is: 15,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.67 : 20,473.83 = 11,075.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.67/20,473.83 = 11,075.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.67x = 20,473.83 × 11,075.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.67x = 226,761,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,761,845.38/14,864.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.09

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