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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.44, 20,050.88 and 11,158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.44, 20,050.88 and 11,158.95 is: 15,408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.44 : 20,050.88 = 11,158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.44/20,050.88 = 11,158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.44x = 20,050.88 × 11,158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.44x = 223,746,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,746,711.58/14,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.03

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