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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.48, 20,220.42 and 7,938.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.48, 20,220.42 and 7,938.15 is: 10,954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.48 : 20,220.42 = 7,938.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.48/20,220.42 = 7,938.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.48x = 20,220.42 × 7,938.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.48x = 160,512,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,512,727.02/14,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.65

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