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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.36, 20,274.24 and 7,977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.36, 20,274.24 and 7,977.06 is: 11,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.36 : 20,274.24 = 7,977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.36/20,274.24 = 7,977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.36x = 20,274.24 × 7,977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.36x = 161,728,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,728,828.93/14,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.43

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