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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.61, 20,284.19 and 7,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.61, 20,284.19 and 7,984.24 is: 11,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.61 : 20,284.19 = 7,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.61/20,284.19 = 7,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.61x = 20,284.19 × 7,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.61x = 161,953,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,953,871.51/14,698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.31

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