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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,587.24, 20,130.34 and 7,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,587.24, 20,130.34 and 7,963.24 is: 10,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,587.24 : 20,130.34 = 7,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,587.24/20,130.34 = 7,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,587.24x = 20,130.34 × 7,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,587.24x = 160,302,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,302,728.70/14,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.24

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