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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.30, 20,492.34 and 11,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.30, 20,492.34 and 11,322.36 is: 15,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.30 : 20,492.34 = 11,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.30/20,492.34 = 11,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.30x = 20,492.34 × 11,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.30x = 232,021,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,021,650.72/14,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.27

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