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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.96, 20,653.32 and 11,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.96, 20,653.32 and 11,232.48 is: 15,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.96 : 20,653.32 = 11,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.96/20,653.32 = 11,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.96x = 20,653.32 × 11,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.96x = 231,988,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988,003.83/14,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.08

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