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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.66, 20,287.07 and 7,986.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.66, 20,287.07 and 7,986.39 is: 11,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.66 : 20,287.07 = 7,986.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.66/20,287.07 = 7,986.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.66x = 20,287.07 × 7,986.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.66x = 162,020,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,020,411.84/14,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.30

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