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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.73, 20,677.55 and 11,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.73, 20,677.55 and 11,012.28 is: 15,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.73 : 20,677.55 = 11,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.73/20,677.55 = 11,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.73x = 20,677.55 × 11,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.73x = 227,706,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,706,988.78/14,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,196.95

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