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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.02, 20,374.41 and 11,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.02, 20,374.41 and 11,411.80 is: 15,737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.02 : 20,374.41 = 11,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.02/20,374.41 = 11,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.02x = 20,374.41 × 11,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.02x = 232,508,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,508,692.04/14,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,737.67

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