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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.59, 20,381.52 and 11,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.59, 20,381.52 and 11,404.28 is: 15,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.59 : 20,381.52 = 11,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.59/20,381.52 = 11,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.59x = 20,381.52 × 11,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.59x = 232,436,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,436,401.98/14,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.70

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