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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.79, 20,285.70 and 7,985.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.79, 20,285.70 and 7,985.42 is: 11,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.79 : 20,285.70 = 7,985.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.79/20,285.70 = 7,985.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.79x = 20,285.70 × 7,985.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.79x = 161,989,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,989,834.49/14,699.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.87

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