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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.48, 20,306.37 and 10,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.48, 20,306.37 and 10,236.44 is: 14,120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.48 : 20,306.37 = 10,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.48/20,306.37 = 10,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.48x = 20,306.37 × 10,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.48x = 207,864,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,864,998.49/14,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.81

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