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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,495.36, 20,014.90 and 11,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,495.36, 20,014.90 and 11,132.84 is: 15,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,495.36 : 20,014.90 = 11,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,495.36/20,014.90 = 11,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,495.36x = 20,014.90 × 11,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,495.36x = 222,822,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,822,701.52/14,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.01

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