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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.56, 20,646.58 and 11,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.56, 20,646.58 and 11,416.04 is: 15,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.56 : 20,646.58 = 11,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.56/20,646.58 = 11,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.56x = 20,646.58 × 11,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.56x = 235,702,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,702,183.14/14,959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,755.96

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