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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.13, 20,145.49 and 7,974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.13, 20,145.49 and 7,974.13 is: 11,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.13 : 20,145.49 = 7,974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.13/20,145.49 = 7,974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.13x = 20,145.49 × 7,974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.13x = 160,642,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,642,756.17/14,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.34

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