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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.68, 20,571.87 and 11,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.68, 20,571.87 and 11,903.59 is: 16,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.68 : 20,571.87 = 11,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.68/20,571.87 = 11,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.68x = 20,571.87 × 11,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.68x = 244,879,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,879,106.01/14,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,444.02

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