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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,641.07, 20,214.09 and 11,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,641.07, 20,214.09 and 11,277.95 is: 15,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,641.07 : 20,214.09 = 11,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,641.07/20,214.09 = 11,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,641.07x = 20,214.09 × 11,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,641.07x = 227,973,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,973,395.25/14,641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.82

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