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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.03, 20,653.71 and 11,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.03, 20,653.71 and 11,596.29 is: 16,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.03 : 20,653.71 = 11,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.03/20,653.71 = 11,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.03x = 20,653.71 × 11,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.03x = 239,506,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,506,410.74/14,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.68

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