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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.63, 20,347.14 and 11,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.63, 20,347.14 and 11,835.78 is: 16,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.63 : 20,347.14 = 11,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.63/20,347.14 = 11,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.63x = 20,347.14 × 11,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.63x = 240,824,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,824,272.67/14,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,339.67

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