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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.60, 20,526.72 and 11,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.60, 20,526.72 and 11,330.72 is: 15,637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.60 : 20,526.72 = 11,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.60/20,526.72 = 11,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.60x = 20,526.72 × 11,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.60x = 232,582,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,582,516.84/14,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.27

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