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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.08, 20,274.90 and 7,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.08, 20,274.90 and 7,977.81 is: 11,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.08 : 20,274.90 = 7,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.08/20,274.90 = 7,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.08x = 20,274.90 × 7,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.08x = 161,749,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,749,299.97/14,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.29

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