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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.89, 20,523.66 and 11,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.89, 20,523.66 and 11,114.19 is: 15,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.89 : 20,523.66 = 11,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.89/20,523.66 = 11,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.89x = 20,523.66 × 11,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.89x = 228,103,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,103,856.74/14,881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.61

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