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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.55, 20,233.83 and 11,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.55, 20,233.83 and 11,291.98 is: 15,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.55 : 20,233.83 = 11,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.55/20,233.83 = 11,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.55x = 20,233.83 × 11,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.55x = 228,480,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,480,003.68/14,655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.00

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