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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.71, 20,016.41 and 11,134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.71, 20,016.41 and 11,134.47 is: 15,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.71 : 20,016.41 = 11,134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.71/20,016.41 = 11,134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.71x = 20,016.41 × 11,134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.71x = 222,872,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,872,116.65/14,497.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.92

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