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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.86, 20,660.99 and 11,208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.86, 20,660.99 and 11,208.35 is: 15,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.86 : 20,660.99 = 11,208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.86/20,660.99 = 11,208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.86x = 20,660.99 × 11,208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.86x = 231,575,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,575,447.92/14,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.75

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