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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,527.49, 20,054.58 and 11,169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,527.49, 20,054.58 and 11,169.13 is: 15,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,527.49 : 20,054.58 = 11,169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,527.49/20,054.58 = 11,169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,527.49x = 20,054.58 × 11,169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,527.49x = 223,992,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,992,211.12/14,527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.51

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