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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.23, 20,645.81 and 11,423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.23, 20,645.81 and 11,423.29 is: 15,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.23 : 20,645.81 = 11,423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.23/20,645.81 = 11,423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.23x = 20,645.81 × 11,423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.23x = 235,843,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,843,074.91/14,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,758.35

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