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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.03, 20,296.95 and 10,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.03, 20,296.95 and 10,892.76 is: 15,027.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.03 : 20,296.95 = 10,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.03/20,296.95 = 10,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.03x = 20,296.95 × 10,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.03x = 221,089,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,089,805.08/14,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.82

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