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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,539.66, 20,051.10 and 11,565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,539.66, 20,051.10 and 11,565.34 is: 15,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,539.66 : 20,051.10 = 11,565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,539.66/20,051.10 = 11,565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,539.66x = 20,051.10 × 11,565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,539.66x = 231,897,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,897,884.06/14,539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.33

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