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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,536.67, 20,070.23 and 11,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,536.67, 20,070.23 and 11,173.28 is: 15,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,536.67 : 20,070.23 = 11,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,536.67/20,070.23 = 11,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,536.67x = 20,070.23 × 11,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,536.67x = 224,250,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,250,143.24/14,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.52

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