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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594, 20,139.72 and 7,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594, 20,139.72 and 7,970 is: 10,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594 : 20,139.72 = 7,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594/20,139.72 = 7,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594x = 20,139.72 × 7,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594x = 160,513,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,513,568.40/14,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.60

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