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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.63, 20,220.64 and 7,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.63, 20,220.64 and 7,938.24 is: 10,954.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.63 : 20,220.64 = 7,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.63/20,220.64 = 7,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.63x = 20,220.64 × 7,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.63x = 160,516,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,516,197.60/14,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.77

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