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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.90, 20,087.97 and 11,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.90, 20,087.97 and 11,012.96 is: 15,198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.90 : 20,087.97 = 11,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.90/20,087.97 = 11,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.90x = 20,087.97 × 11,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.90x = 221,228,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,228,019.01/14,555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.51

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