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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.36, 20,087.10 and 11,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.36, 20,087.10 and 11,356.80 is: 15,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.36 : 20,087.10 = 11,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.36/20,087.10 = 11,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.36x = 20,087.10 × 11,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.36x = 228,125,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,125,177.28/14,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,678.32

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