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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.65, 20,037.06 and 11,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.65, 20,037.06 and 11,104.25 is: 15,330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.65 : 20,037.06 = 11,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.65/20,037.06 = 11,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.65x = 20,037.06 × 11,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.65x = 222,496,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,496,523.51/14,513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.16

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