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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.06, 20,050.80 and 11,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.06, 20,050.80 and 11,832.64 is: 16,338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.06 : 20,050.80 = 11,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.06/20,050.80 = 11,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.06x = 20,050.80 × 11,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.06x = 237,253,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,253,898.11/14,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.61

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