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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.74, 20,016.52 and 11,134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.74, 20,016.52 and 11,134.55 is: 15,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.74 : 20,016.52 = 11,134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.74/20,016.52 = 11,134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.74x = 20,016.52 × 11,134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.74x = 222,874,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,874,915.01/14,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.08

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