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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.08, 20,148.04 and 7,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.08, 20,148.04 and 7,976.08 is: 11,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.08 : 20,148.04 = 7,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.08/20,148.04 = 7,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.08x = 20,148.04 × 7,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.08x = 160,702,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,702,378.88/14,600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.95

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