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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.68, 20,303.56 and 10,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.68, 20,303.56 and 10,011.76 is: 13,794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.68 : 20,303.56 = 10,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.68/20,303.56 = 10,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.68x = 20,303.56 × 10,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.68x = 203,274,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,274,369.87/14,735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.71

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