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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.29, 20,220.16 and 7,937.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.29, 20,220.16 and 7,937.86 is: 10,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.29 : 20,220.16 = 7,937.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.29/20,220.16 = 7,937.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.29x = 20,220.16 × 7,937.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.29x = 160,504,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,504,799.26/14,652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.25

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