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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.49, 20,348.25 and 11,104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.49, 20,348.25 and 11,104.01 is: 15,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.49 : 20,348.25 = 11,104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.49/20,348.25 = 11,104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.49x = 20,348.25 × 11,104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.49x = 225,947,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,947,171.48/14,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.18

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