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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.01, 20,288.84 and 7,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.01, 20,288.84 and 7,987.76 is: 11,023.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.01 : 20,288.84 = 7,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.01/20,288.84 = 7,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.01x = 20,288.84 × 7,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.01x = 162,062,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,062,384.60/14,702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.14

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