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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.43, 20,565.78 and 13,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.43, 20,565.78 and 13,115.12 is: 18,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.43 : 20,565.78 = 13,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.43/20,565.78 = 13,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.43x = 20,565.78 × 13,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.43x = 269,722,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,722,672.59/14,911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,088.32

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