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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.16, 20,652.44 and 11,595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.16, 20,652.44 and 11,595.36 is: 16,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.16 : 20,652.44 = 11,595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.16/20,652.44 = 11,595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.16x = 20,652.44 × 11,595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.16x = 239,472,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,472,476.68/14,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.35

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