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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.88, 20,668.41 and 11,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.88, 20,668.41 and 11,441.94 is: 15,781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.88 : 20,668.41 = 11,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.88/20,668.41 = 11,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.88x = 20,668.41 × 11,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.88x = 236,486,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,486,707.12/14,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,781.69

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