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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.51, 20,060.71 and 11,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.51, 20,060.71 and 11,320.27 is: 15,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.51 : 20,060.71 = 11,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.51/20,060.71 = 11,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.51x = 20,060.71 × 11,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.51x = 227,092,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,092,653.59/14,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.27

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