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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.65, 20,266.98 and 7,972.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.65, 20,266.98 and 7,972.02 is: 11,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.65 : 20,266.98 = 7,972.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.65/20,266.98 = 7,972.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.65x = 20,266.98 × 7,972.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.65x = 161,568,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,568,769.90/14,686.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.06

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