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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.17, 20,404.95 and 11,604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.17, 20,404.95 and 11,604.75 is: 16,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.17 : 20,404.95 = 11,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.17/20,404.95 = 11,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.17x = 20,404.95 × 11,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.17x = 236,794,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,794,343.51/14,797.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.68

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