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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.51, 20,341.34 and 11,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.51, 20,341.34 and 11,370.04 is: 15,696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.51 : 20,341.34 = 11,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.51/20,341.34 = 11,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.51x = 20,341.34 × 11,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.51x = 231,281,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,281,849.45/14,734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.61

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