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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.08, 20,308.95 and 11,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.08, 20,308.95 and 11,733.75 is: 16,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.08 : 20,308.95 = 11,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.08/20,308.95 = 11,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.08x = 20,308.95 × 11,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.08x = 238,300,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,300,142.06/14,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.28

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