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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507.64, 20,060.73 and 11,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507.64, 20,060.73 and 11,518.20 is: 15,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507.64 : 20,060.73 = 11,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507.64/20,060.73 = 11,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507.64x = 20,060.73 × 11,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507.64x = 231,063,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,063,500.29/14,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,927.02

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