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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.32, 20,044.32 and 10,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.32, 20,044.32 and 10,981.44 is: 15,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.32 : 20,044.32 = 10,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.32/20,044.32 = 10,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.32x = 20,044.32 × 10,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.32x = 220,115,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,115,497.42/14,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.96

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