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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,533.86, 20,063.34 and 11,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,533.86, 20,063.34 and 11,175.48 is: 15,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,533.86 : 20,063.34 = 11,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,533.86/20,063.34 = 11,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,533.86x = 20,063.34 × 11,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,533.86x = 224,217,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,217,454.90/14,533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.25

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