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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.02, 20,373.03 and 11,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.02, 20,373.03 and 11,410.80 is: 15,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.02 : 20,373.03 = 11,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.02/20,373.03 = 11,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.02x = 20,373.03 × 11,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.02x = 232,472,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,472,570.72/14,773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,736.29

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