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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.26, 20,273.99 and 7,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.26, 20,273.99 and 7,976.88 is: 11,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.26 : 20,273.99 = 7,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.26/20,273.99 = 7,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.26x = 20,273.99 × 7,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.26x = 161,723,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,723,145.47/14,691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.12

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