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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.26, 20,282.27 and 11,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.26, 20,282.27 and 11,344.77 is: 15,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.26 : 20,282.27 = 11,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.26/20,282.27 = 11,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.26x = 20,282.27 × 11,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.26x = 230,097,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,097,631.50/14,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.17

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