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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.10, 20,977.65 and 7,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.10, 20,977.65 and 7,764.30 is: 11,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.10 : 20,977.65 = 7,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.10/20,977.65 = 7,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.10x = 20,977.65 × 7,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.10x = 162,876,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,876,767.90/13,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.45

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