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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.09, 20,287.54 and 7,986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.09, 20,287.54 and 7,986.66 is: 11,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.09 : 20,287.54 = 7,986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.09/20,287.54 = 7,986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.09x = 20,287.54 × 7,986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.09x = 162,029,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,029,684.22/14,701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.61

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