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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.43, 20,654.09 and 11,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.43, 20,654.09 and 11,619.02 is: 16,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.43 : 20,654.09 = 11,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.43/20,654.09 = 11,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.43x = 20,654.09 × 11,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.43x = 239,980,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,980,123.43/14,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.79

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