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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.40, 20,392.05 and 11,406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.40, 20,392.05 and 11,406.66 is: 15,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.40 : 20,392.05 = 11,406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.40/20,392.05 = 11,406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.40x = 20,392.05 × 11,406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.40x = 232,605,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,605,181.05/14,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,747.00

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