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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.68, 20,578.77 and 11,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.68, 20,578.77 and 11,908.59 is: 16,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.68 : 20,578.77 = 11,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.68/20,578.77 = 11,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.68x = 20,578.77 × 11,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.68x = 245,064,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,064,134.63/14,896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,450.92

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