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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.01, 20,694.73 and 11,211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.01, 20,694.73 and 11,211.65 is: 15,473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.01 : 20,694.73 = 11,211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.01/20,694.73 = 11,211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.01x = 20,694.73 × 11,211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.01x = 232,022,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,022,069.60/14,995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.29

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