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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.57, 20,201.54 and 11,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.57, 20,201.54 and 11,995.43 is: 16,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.57 : 20,201.54 = 11,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.57/20,201.54 = 11,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.57x = 20,201.54 × 11,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.57x = 242,325,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,325,997.98/14,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.72

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