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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.53, 20,653.02 and 11,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.53, 20,653.02 and 11,595.79 is: 16,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.53 : 20,653.02 = 11,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.53/20,653.02 = 11,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.53x = 20,653.02 × 11,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.53x = 239,488,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,488,082.79/14,960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.99

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