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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.41, 20,281.05 and 11,343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.41, 20,281.05 and 11,343.96 is: 15,644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.41 : 20,281.05 = 11,343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.41/20,281.05 = 11,343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.41x = 20,281.05 × 11,343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.41x = 230,067,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,067,419.96/14,706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.03

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