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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.50, 20,006.67 and 7,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.50, 20,006.67 and 7,873.50 is: 10,865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.50 : 20,006.67 = 7,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.50/20,006.67 = 7,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.50x = 20,006.67 × 7,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.50x = 157,522,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,522,516.25/14,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.50

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