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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.84, 20,588.22 and 11,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.84, 20,588.22 and 11,373.72 is: 15,698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.84 : 20,588.22 = 11,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.84/20,588.22 = 11,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.84x = 20,588.22 × 11,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.84x = 234,164,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,164,649.58/14,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.01

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