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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.56, 20,542.68 and 11,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.56, 20,542.68 and 11,753.28 is: 16,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.56 : 20,542.68 = 11,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.56/20,542.68 = 11,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.56x = 20,542.68 × 11,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.56x = 241,443,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,443,869.99/14,902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.50

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