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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,545.94, 20,052.23 and 11,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,545.94, 20,052.23 and 11,562.98 is: 15,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,545.94 : 20,052.23 = 11,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,545.94/20,052.23 = 11,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,545.94x = 20,052.23 × 11,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,545.94x = 231,863,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,863,376.37/14,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.08

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