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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.12, 20,108.28 and 7,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.12, 20,108.28 and 7,947.12 is: 10,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.12 : 20,108.28 = 7,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.12/20,108.28 = 7,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.12x = 20,108.28 × 7,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.12x = 159,802,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802,914.15/14,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.10

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