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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.76, 20,244.60 and 11,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.76, 20,244.60 and 11,702.97 is: 16,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.76 : 20,244.60 = 11,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.76/20,244.60 = 11,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.76x = 20,244.60 × 11,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.76x = 236,921,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,921,946.46/14,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.67

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