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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.50, 20,635.96 and 11,754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.50, 20,635.96 and 11,754.46 is: 16,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.50 : 20,635.96 = 11,754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.50/20,635.96 = 11,754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.50x = 20,635.96 × 11,754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.50x = 242,564,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,564,566.38/14,949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.60

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