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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.88, 20,324.88 and 10,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.88, 20,324.88 and 10,020.96 is: 13,813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.88 : 20,324.88 = 10,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.88/20,324.88 = 10,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.88x = 20,324.88 × 10,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.88x = 203,674,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,674,809.48/14,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.26

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