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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,684.08, 20,263.84 and 7,969.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,684.08, 20,263.84 and 7,969.65 is: 10,998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,684.08 : 20,263.84 = 7,969.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,684.08/20,263.84 = 7,969.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,684.08x = 20,263.84 × 7,969.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,684.08x = 161,495,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,495,686.50/14,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.01

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