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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.18, 20,273.70 and 7,976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.18, 20,273.70 and 7,976.67 is: 11,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.18 : 20,273.70 = 7,976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.18/20,273.70 = 7,976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.18x = 20,273.70 × 7,976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.18x = 161,716,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,716,614.58/14,691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.73

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