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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.93, 20,573.60 and 11,904.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.93, 20,573.60 and 11,904.84 is: 16,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.93 : 20,573.60 = 11,904.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.93/20,573.60 = 11,904.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.93x = 20,573.60 × 11,904.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.93x = 244,925,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,925,356.70/14,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.75

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