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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.64, 20,337.52 and 10,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.64, 20,337.52 and 10,965.72 is: 15,121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.64 : 20,337.52 = 10,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.64/20,337.52 = 10,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.64x = 20,337.52 × 10,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.64x = 223,015,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,015,549.81/14,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.09

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