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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.68, 20,545.65 and 11,884.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.68, 20,545.65 and 11,884.59 is: 16,417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.68 : 20,545.65 = 11,884.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.68/20,545.65 = 11,884.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.68x = 20,545.65 × 11,884.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.68x = 244,176,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,176,626.53/14,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.80

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