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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,519.94, 20,048.81 and 11,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,519.94, 20,048.81 and 11,157.45 is: 15,405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,519.94 : 20,048.81 = 11,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,519.94/20,048.81 = 11,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,519.94x = 20,048.81 × 11,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,519.94x = 223,693,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,693,539.35/14,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.95

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