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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,602.13, 20,150.94 and 7,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,602.13, 20,150.94 and 7,978.13 is: 11,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602.13 : 20,150.94 = 7,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602.13/20,150.94 = 7,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602.13x = 20,150.94 × 7,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602.13x = 160,766,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,766,718.19/14,602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.82

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