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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.01, 20,197.22 and 11,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.01, 20,197.22 and 11,265.48 is: 15,553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.01 : 20,197.22 = 11,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.01/20,197.22 = 11,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.01x = 20,197.22 × 11,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.01x = 227,531,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,531,321.64/14,629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.44

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