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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,631.93, 20,176.38 and 11,796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,631.93, 20,176.38 and 11,796.30 is: 16,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,631.93 : 20,176.38 = 11,796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,631.93/20,176.38 = 11,796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,631.93x = 20,176.38 × 11,796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,631.93x = 238,006,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,006,631.39/14,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.25

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