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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,482.64, 19,995.08 and 11,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,482.64, 19,995.08 and 11,118.76 is: 15,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,482.64 : 19,995.08 = 11,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,482.64/19,995.08 = 11,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,482.64x = 19,995.08 × 11,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,482.64x = 222,320,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,320,390.12/14,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.82

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