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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,772.78, 20,406.33 and 13,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,772.78, 20,406.33 and 13,723.02 is: 18,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,772.78 : 20,406.33 = 13,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,772.78/20,406.33 = 13,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,772.78x = 20,406.33 × 13,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,772.78x = 280,036,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,036,474.72/14,772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,956.25

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