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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.19, 20,118.96 and 11,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.19, 20,118.96 and 11,034.25 is: 15,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.19 : 20,118.96 = 11,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.19/20,118.96 = 11,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.19x = 20,118.96 × 11,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.19x = 221,997,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,997,584.08/14,577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.11

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