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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.72, 20,281.50 and 11,344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.72, 20,281.50 and 11,344.19 is: 15,644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.72 : 20,281.50 = 11,344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.72/20,281.50 = 11,344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.72x = 20,281.50 × 11,344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.72x = 230,077,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,077,088.08/14,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.35

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