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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,572.26, 20,110.55 and 11,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,572.26, 20,110.55 and 11,029.32 is: 15,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,572.26 : 20,110.55 = 11,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,572.26/20,110.55 = 11,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,572.26x = 20,110.55 × 11,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,572.26x = 221,805,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,805,636.18/14,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.09

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