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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.47, 20,284.03 and 7,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.47, 20,284.03 and 7,984.16 is: 11,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.47 : 20,284.03 = 7,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.47/20,284.03 = 7,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.47x = 20,284.03 × 7,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.47x = 161,950,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,950,940.96/14,698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.22

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