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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.75, 20,046.19 and 11,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.75, 20,046.19 and 11,376.47 is: 15,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.75 : 20,046.19 = 11,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.75/20,046.19 = 11,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.75x = 20,046.19 × 11,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.75x = 228,054,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,054,846.98/14,525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.04

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