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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.89, 20,065.22 and 11,521.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.89, 20,065.22 and 11,521.45 is: 15,931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.89 : 20,065.22 = 11,521.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.89/20,065.22 = 11,521.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.89x = 20,065.22 × 11,521.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.89x = 231,180,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,180,428.97/14,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.51

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