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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.51, 20,339.96 and 11,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.51, 20,339.96 and 11,369.04 is: 15,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.51 : 20,339.96 = 11,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.51/20,339.96 = 11,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.51x = 20,339.96 × 11,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.51x = 231,245,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,245,761.99/14,733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.23

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