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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.46, 20,401.80 and 11,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.46, 20,401.80 and 11,413.72 is: 15,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.46 : 20,401.80 = 11,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.46/20,401.80 = 11,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.46x = 20,401.80 × 11,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.46x = 232,860,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,860,432.70/14,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,756.75

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