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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.53, 20,300.40 and 10,895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.53, 20,300.40 and 10,895.26 is: 15,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.53 : 20,300.40 = 10,895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.53/20,300.40 = 10,895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.53x = 20,300.40 × 10,895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.53x = 221,178,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,178,136.10/14,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.27

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