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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,548.51, 20,059.33 and 11,319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,548.51, 20,059.33 and 11,319.27 is: 15,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548.51 : 20,059.33 = 11,319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548.51/20,059.33 = 11,319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548.51x = 20,059.33 × 11,319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548.51x = 227,056,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,056,994.16/14,548.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.89

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