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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.14, 20,068.33 and 11,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.14, 20,068.33 and 11,523.70 is: 15,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.14 : 20,068.33 = 11,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.14/20,068.33 = 11,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.14x = 20,068.33 × 11,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.14x = 231,261,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,261,414.42/14,513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.62

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