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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.02, 20,337.72 and 11,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.02, 20,337.72 and 11,367.28 is: 15,692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.02 : 20,337.72 = 11,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.02/20,337.72 = 11,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.02x = 20,337.72 × 11,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.02x = 231,184,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,184,557.80/14,732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.66

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