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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.84, 20,391.28 and 11,948.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.84, 20,391.28 and 11,948.73 is: 16,497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.84 : 20,391.28 = 11,948.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.84/20,391.28 = 11,948.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.84x = 20,391.28 × 11,948.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.84x = 243,649,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,649,792.74/14,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.56

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