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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,693.49, 20,277.05 and 7,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,693.49, 20,277.05 and 7,979.04 is: 11,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,693.49 : 20,277.05 = 7,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,693.49/20,277.05 = 7,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,693.49x = 20,277.05 × 7,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,693.49x = 161,791,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,791,353.14/14,693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.09

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