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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.31, 20,311.11 and 10,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.31, 20,311.11 and 10,958.29 is: 15,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.31 : 20,311.11 = 10,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.31/20,311.11 = 10,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.31x = 20,311.11 × 10,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.31x = 222,575,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,575,033.60/14,718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.32

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