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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.34, 20,562.84 and 11,698.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.34, 20,562.84 and 11,698.39 is: 16,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.34 : 20,562.84 = 11,698.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.34/20,562.84 = 11,698.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.34x = 20,562.84 × 11,698.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.34x = 240,552,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,552,092.58/14,895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.49

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