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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.02, 20,274.96 and 7,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.02, 20,274.96 and 7,977.81 is: 11,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.02 : 20,274.96 = 7,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.02/20,274.96 = 7,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.02x = 20,274.96 × 7,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.02x = 161,749,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,749,778.64/14,692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.36

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