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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.50, 20,134.89 and 7,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.50, 20,134.89 and 7,966.50 is: 10,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.50 : 20,134.89 = 7,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.50/20,134.89 = 7,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.50x = 20,134.89 × 7,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.50x = 160,404,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,404,601.19/14,590.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.77

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