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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.77, 20,287.02 and 11,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.77, 20,287.02 and 11,348.26 is: 15,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.77 : 20,287.02 = 11,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.77/20,287.02 = 11,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.77x = 20,287.02 × 11,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.77x = 230,222,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,222,377.59/14,710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.92

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