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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.58, 20,014.01 and 11,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.58, 20,014.01 and 11,166.96 is: 15,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.58 : 20,014.01 = 11,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.58/20,014.01 = 11,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.58x = 20,014.01 × 11,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.58x = 223,495,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,495,593.27/14,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.05

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