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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.94, 20,084.44 and 7,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.94, 20,084.44 and 7,929.94 is: 10,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.94 : 20,084.44 = 7,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.94/20,084.44 = 7,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.94x = 20,084.44 × 7,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.94x = 159,268,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,268,314.27/14,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.31

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