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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.06, 20,272.43 and 7,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.06, 20,272.43 and 7,975.74 is: 11,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.06 : 20,272.43 = 7,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.06/20,272.43 = 7,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.06x = 20,272.43 × 7,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.06x = 161,687,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,687,624.93/14,690.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.60

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