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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.95, 20,396.97 and 11,410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.95, 20,396.97 and 11,410.21 is: 15,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.95 : 20,396.97 = 11,410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.95/20,396.97 = 11,410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.95x = 20,396.97 × 11,410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.95x = 232,733,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,733,711.06/14,774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.91

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