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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.05, 20,292.81 and 10,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.05, 20,292.81 and 10,889.76 is: 15,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.05 : 20,292.81 = 10,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.05/20,292.81 = 10,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.05x = 20,292.81 × 10,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.05x = 220,983,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,983,830.63/14,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.67

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