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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.88, 20,019.48 and 11,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.88, 20,019.48 and 11,136.68 is: 15,376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.88 : 20,019.48 = 11,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.88/20,019.48 = 11,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.88x = 20,019.48 × 11,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.88x = 222,950,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,950,550.81/14,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.03

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