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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.76, 20,396.68 and 11,410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.76, 20,396.68 and 11,410.02 is: 15,751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.76 : 20,396.68 = 11,410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.76/20,396.68 = 11,410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.76x = 20,396.68 × 11,410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.76x = 232,726,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,726,498.21/14,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.63

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