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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.04, 20,477.87 and 11,510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.04, 20,477.87 and 11,510.09 is: 15,896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.04 : 20,477.87 = 11,510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.04/20,477.87 = 11,510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.04x = 20,477.87 × 11,510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.04x = 235,701,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,701,966.77/14,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,896.77

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