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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.56, 20,004.18 and 11,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.56, 20,004.18 and 11,362.28 is: 15,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.56 : 20,004.18 = 11,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.56/20,004.18 = 11,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.56x = 20,004.18 × 11,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.56x = 227,293,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,293,094.33/14,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.90

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