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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.87, 20,269.32 and 7,973.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.87, 20,269.32 and 7,973.51 is: 11,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.87 : 20,269.32 = 7,973.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.87/20,269.32 = 7,973.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.87x = 20,269.32 × 7,973.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.87x = 161,617,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,617,585.85/14,687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.47

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