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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.16, 20,366.84 and 11,780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.16, 20,366.84 and 11,780.78 is: 16,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.16 : 20,366.84 = 11,780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.16/20,366.84 = 11,780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.16x = 20,366.84 × 11,780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.16x = 239,937,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,937,188.95/14,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.37

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