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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.16, 20,995.50 and 11,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.16, 20,995.50 and 11,227.72 is: 16,818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.16 : 20,995.50 = 11,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.16/20,995.50 = 11,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.16x = 20,995.50 × 11,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.16x = 235,731,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,731,595.26/14,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.56

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