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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.68, 20,220.68 and 7,938.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.68, 20,220.68 and 7,938.29 is: 10,954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.68 : 20,220.68 = 7,938.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.68/20,220.68 = 7,938.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.68x = 20,220.68 × 7,938.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.68x = 160,517,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,517,692.23/14,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.84

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