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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,745.56, 20,356.52 and 11,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,745.56, 20,356.52 and 11,381.04 is: 15,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,745.56 : 20,356.52 = 11,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,745.56/20,356.52 = 11,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,745.56x = 20,356.52 × 11,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,745.56x = 231,678,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,678,368.38/14,745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,711.74

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