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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.25, 20,015.85 and 11,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.25, 20,015.85 and 11,134.06 is: 15,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.25 : 20,015.85 = 11,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.25/20,015.85 = 11,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.25x = 20,015.85 × 11,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.25x = 222,857,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,857,635.25/14,497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.40

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