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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.97, 20,284.72 and 7,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.97, 20,284.72 and 7,984.66 is: 11,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.97 : 20,284.72 = 7,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.97/20,284.72 = 7,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.97x = 20,284.72 × 7,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.97x = 161,966,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,966,592.40/14,698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.91

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