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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.41, 20,321.67 and 11,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.41, 20,321.67 and 11,355.67 is: 15,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.41 : 20,321.67 = 11,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.41/20,321.67 = 11,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.41x = 20,321.67 × 11,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.41x = 230,766,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,766,178.37/14,720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.61

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