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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.50, 20,679.68 and 11,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.50, 20,679.68 and 11,410.24 is: 15,748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.50 : 20,679.68 = 11,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.50/20,679.68 = 11,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.50x = 20,679.68 × 11,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.50x = 235,960,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,960,111.92/14,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,748.00

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