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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.93, 20,016.78 and 11,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.93, 20,016.78 and 11,134.73 is: 15,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.93 : 20,016.78 = 11,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.93/20,016.78 = 11,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.93x = 20,016.78 × 11,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.93x = 222,881,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,881,549.22/14,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.33

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