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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.16, 20,082.24 and 11,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.16, 20,082.24 and 11,181.76 is: 15,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.16 : 20,082.24 = 11,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.16/20,082.24 = 11,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.16x = 20,082.24 × 11,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.16x = 224,554,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,554,787.94/14,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.52

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