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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.42, 20,320.98 and 11,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.42, 20,320.98 and 11,379.78 is: 15,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.42 : 20,320.98 = 11,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.42/20,320.98 = 11,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.42x = 20,320.98 × 11,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.42x = 231,248,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,248,281.78/14,736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.30

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