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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.02, 20,325.29 and 11,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.02, 20,325.29 and 11,358.28 is: 15,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.02 : 20,325.29 = 11,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.02/20,325.29 = 11,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.02x = 20,325.29 × 11,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.02x = 230,860,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,860,334.90/14,723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.23

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