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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,789.58, 20,404.26 and 11,387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,789.58, 20,404.26 and 11,387.64 is: 15,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,789.58 : 20,404.26 = 11,387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,789.58/20,404.26 = 11,387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,789.58x = 20,404.26 × 11,387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,789.58x = 232,356,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,356,367.35/14,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.82

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