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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.68, 20,570.49 and 11,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.68, 20,570.49 and 11,902.59 is: 16,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.68 : 20,570.49 = 11,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.68/20,570.49 = 11,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.68x = 20,570.49 × 11,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.68x = 244,842,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,842,108.57/14,890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,442.64

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