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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.93, 20,177.76 and 11,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.93, 20,177.76 and 11,797.30 is: 16,267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.93 : 20,177.76 = 11,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.93/20,177.76 = 11,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.93x = 20,177.76 × 11,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.93x = 238,043,088.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,043,088.05/14,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,267.63

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