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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,894.93, 20,576.36 and 11,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,894.93, 20,576.36 and 11,906.84 is: 16,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894.93 : 20,576.36 = 11,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894.93/20,576.36 = 11,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894.93x = 20,576.36 × 11,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894.93x = 244,999,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,999,426.30/14,894.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,448.51

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