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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.03, 20,329.43 and 11,361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.03, 20,329.43 and 11,361.29 is: 15,684.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.03 : 20,329.43 = 11,361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.03/20,329.43 = 11,361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.03x = 20,329.43 × 11,361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.03x = 230,968,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,968,549.76/14,726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.37

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