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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.77, 20,326.33 and 11,359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.77, 20,326.33 and 11,359.03 is: 15,681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.77 : 20,326.33 = 11,359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.77/20,326.33 = 11,359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.77x = 20,326.33 × 11,359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.77x = 230,887,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,887,392.26/14,723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.27

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