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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,520.56, 20,050.12 and 11,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,520.56, 20,050.12 and 11,832.14 is: 16,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,520.56 : 20,050.12 = 11,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,520.56/20,050.12 = 11,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,520.56x = 20,050.12 × 11,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,520.56x = 237,235,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,235,667.45/14,520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,337.91

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