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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.70, 20,278.73 and 7,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.70, 20,278.73 and 7,980.44 is: 11,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.70 : 20,278.73 = 7,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.70/20,278.73 = 7,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.70x = 20,278.73 × 7,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.70x = 161,833,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,833,188.04/14,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.03

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