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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.28, 20,465.04 and 11,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.28, 20,465.04 and 11,041.80 is: 15,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.28 : 20,465.04 = 11,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.28/20,465.04 = 11,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.28x = 20,465.04 × 11,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.28x = 225,970,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,970,878.67/14,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.27

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