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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.56, 20,588.28 and 11,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.56, 20,588.28 and 11,403.62 is: 15,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.56 : 20,588.28 = 11,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.56/20,588.28 = 11,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.56x = 20,588.28 × 11,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.56x = 234,780,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,780,921.57/14,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.02

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