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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.56, 20,315.08 and 10,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.56, 20,315.08 and 10,011.64 is: 13,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.56 : 20,315.08 = 10,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.56/20,315.08 = 10,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.56x = 20,315.08 × 10,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.56x = 203,387,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,387,267.53/14,735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.48

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