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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.06, 20,996.90 and 7,426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.06, 20,996.90 and 7,426.74 is: 11,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.06 : 20,996.90 = 7,426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.06/20,996.90 = 7,426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.06x = 20,996.90 × 7,426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.06x = 155,938,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,938,517.11/14,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.83

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