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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.14, 20,066.95 and 11,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.14, 20,066.95 and 11,522.70 is: 15,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.14 : 20,066.95 = 11,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.14/20,066.95 = 11,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.14x = 20,066.95 × 11,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.14x = 231,225,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,225,444.77/14,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.24

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