solve the compound interest formula for the interest rate r using the properties of rational exponents. then use the obtained formula to calculate the interest rate for an account that was compounded semi-annually, had an initial deposit of $10,000 and was worth $14,373.53 after 11 years.

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solve the compound interest formula for the interest rate r using the properties of rational exponents. then use the obtained formula to calculate the interest rate for an account that was compounded semi-annually, had an initial deposit of $10,000 and was worth $14,373.53 after 11 years. 

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