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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.36, 20,286.52 and 7,985.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.36, 20,286.52 and 7,985.99 is: 11,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.36 : 20,286.52 = 7,985.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.36/20,286.52 = 7,985.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.36x = 20,286.52 × 7,985.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.36x = 162,007,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,007,862.49/14,700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.67

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