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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.88, 20,147.83 and 7,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.88, 20,147.83 and 7,975.88 is: 11,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.88 : 20,147.83 = 7,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.88/20,147.83 = 7,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.88x = 20,147.83 × 7,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.88x = 160,696,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,696,553.66/14,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.71

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