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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,578.58, 20,127.94 and 11,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,578.58, 20,127.94 and 11,215.19 is: 15,484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,578.58 : 20,127.94 = 11,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,578.58/20,127.94 = 11,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,578.58x = 20,127.94 × 11,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,578.58x = 225,738,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,738,542.73/14,578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.27

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