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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.62, 20,268.97 and 7,973.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.62, 20,268.97 and 7,973.26 is: 11,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.62 : 20,268.97 = 7,973.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.62/20,268.97 = 7,973.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.62x = 20,268.97 × 7,973.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.62x = 161,609,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,609,767.74/14,687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.13

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