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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.02, 20,697.50 and 11,213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.02, 20,697.50 and 11,213.66 is: 15,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.02 : 20,697.50 = 11,213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.02/20,697.50 = 11,213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.02x = 20,697.50 × 11,213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.02x = 232,094,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,094,727.85/14,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.06

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