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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.97, 20,287.17 and 7,986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.97, 20,287.17 and 7,986.45 is: 11,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.97 : 20,287.17 = 7,986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.97/20,287.17 = 7,986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.97x = 20,287.17 × 7,986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.97x = 162,022,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,022,468.85/14,700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.21

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