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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.42, 20,327.88 and 11,384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.42, 20,327.88 and 11,384.78 is: 15,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.42 : 20,327.88 = 11,384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.42/20,327.88 = 11,384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.42x = 20,327.88 × 11,384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.42x = 231,428,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,428,441.67/14,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.20

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