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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.58, 20,207.04 and 11,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.58, 20,207.04 and 11,999.44 is: 16,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.58 : 20,207.04 = 11,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.58/20,207.04 = 11,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.58x = 20,207.04 × 11,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.58x = 242,473,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,473,164.06/14,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.23

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