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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.96, 20,634.34 and 11,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.96, 20,634.34 and 11,374.84 is: 15,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.96 : 20,634.34 = 11,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.96/20,634.34 = 11,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.96x = 20,634.34 × 11,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.96x = 234,712,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,712,316.01/14,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.86

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