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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.84, 20,593.74 and 11,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.84, 20,593.74 and 11,377.72 is: 15,703.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.84 : 20,593.74 = 11,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.84/20,593.74 = 11,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.84x = 20,593.74 × 11,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.84x = 234,309,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,309,807.47/14,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,703.53

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