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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.05, 20,438.64 and 11,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.05, 20,438.64 and 11,783.26 is: 16,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.05 : 20,438.64 = 11,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.05/20,438.64 = 11,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.05x = 20,438.64 × 11,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.05x = 240,833,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,833,809.17/14,798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.70

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