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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.16, 20,635.43 and 11,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.16, 20,635.43 and 11,168.76 is: 15,413.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.16 : 20,635.43 = 11,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.16/20,635.43 = 11,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.16x = 20,635.43 × 11,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.16x = 230,472,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,472,061.99/14,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.97

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