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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.36, 20,488.44 and 11,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.36, 20,488.44 and 11,080.76 is: 15,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.36 : 20,488.44 = 11,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.36/20,488.44 = 11,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.36x = 20,488.44 × 11,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.36x = 227,027,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,027,486.41/14,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.30

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