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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.64, 20,654.40 and 11,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.64, 20,654.40 and 11,995.20 is: 16,533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.64 : 20,654.40 = 11,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.64/20,654.40 = 11,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.64x = 20,654.40 × 11,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.64x = 247,753,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,753,658.88/14,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.84

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