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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.08, 20,020.21 and 11,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.08, 20,020.21 and 11,171.47 is: 15,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.08 : 20,020.21 = 11,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.08/20,020.21 = 11,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.08x = 20,020.21 × 11,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.08x = 223,655,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,655,175.41/14,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.27

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