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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.02, 20,323.91 and 11,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.02, 20,323.91 and 11,357.28 is: 15,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.02 : 20,323.91 = 11,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.02/20,323.91 = 11,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.02x = 20,323.91 × 11,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.02x = 230,824,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,824,364.96/14,722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,678.85

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