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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.18, 20,035.20 and 11,536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.18, 20,035.20 and 11,536.28 is: 15,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.18 : 20,035.20 = 11,536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.18/20,035.20 = 11,536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.18x = 20,035.20 × 11,536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.18x = 231,131,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,131,677.06/14,525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.48

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