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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.12, 20,017.04 and 11,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.12, 20,017.04 and 11,134.92 is: 15,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.12 : 20,017.04 = 11,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.12/20,017.04 = 11,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.12x = 20,017.04 × 11,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.12x = 222,888,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,888,183.53/14,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.59

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