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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.56, 20,032.04 and 11,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.56, 20,032.04 and 11,325.40 is: 15,637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.56 : 20,032.04 = 11,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.56/20,032.04 = 11,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.56x = 20,032.04 × 11,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.56x = 226,870,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,870,865.82/14,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.04

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