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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.36, 20,611.98 and 11,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.36, 20,611.98 and 11,810.04 is: 16,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.36 : 20,611.98 = 11,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.36/20,611.98 = 11,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.36x = 20,611.98 × 11,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.36x = 243,428,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,428,308.28/14,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.80

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