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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.76, 20,289.69 and 13,574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.76, 20,289.69 and 13,574.52 is: 18,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.76 : 20,289.69 = 13,574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.76/20,289.69 = 13,574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.76x = 20,289.69 × 13,574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.76x = 275,422,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,422,802.70/14,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.27

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