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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,523.18, 20,032.44 and 11,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,523.18, 20,032.44 and 11,534.28 is: 15,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,523.18 : 20,032.44 = 11,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,523.18/20,032.44 = 11,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,523.18x = 20,032.44 × 11,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,523.18x = 231,059,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,059,772.04/14,523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.72

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