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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.17, 20,492.46 and 11,089.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.17, 20,492.46 and 11,089.19 is: 15,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.17 : 20,492.46 = 11,089.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.17/20,492.46 = 11,089.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.17x = 20,492.46 × 11,089.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.17x = 227,244,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,244,833.74/14,878.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.71

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