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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,609.69, 20,161.55 and 7,985.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,609.69, 20,161.55 and 7,985.69 is: 11,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,609.69 : 20,161.55 = 7,985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,609.69/20,161.55 = 7,985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,609.69x = 20,161.55 × 7,985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,609.69x = 161,003,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,003,848.29/14,609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.35

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