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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.97, 20,362.44 and 11,777.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.97, 20,362.44 and 11,777.59 is: 16,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.97 : 20,362.44 = 11,777.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.97/20,362.44 = 11,777.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.97x = 20,362.44 × 11,777.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.97x = 239,820,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,820,462.98/14,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.97

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