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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,516.66, 20,041.20 and 11,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,516.66, 20,041.20 and 11,107.26 is: 15,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,516.66 : 20,041.20 = 11,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,516.66/20,041.20 = 11,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,516.66x = 20,041.20 × 11,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,516.66x = 222,602,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,602,819.11/14,516.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.30

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