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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.76, 20,352.06 and 11,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.76, 20,352.06 and 11,781.24 is: 16,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.76 : 20,352.06 = 11,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.76/20,352.06 = 11,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.76x = 20,352.06 × 11,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.76x = 239,772,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,772,503.35/14,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.54

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