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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,540.16, 20,052.68 and 11,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,540.16, 20,052.68 and 11,177.04 is: 15,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,540.16 : 20,052.68 = 11,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,540.16/20,052.68 = 11,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,540.16x = 20,052.68 × 11,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,540.16x = 224,129,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,129,606.47/14,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.52

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