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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.77, 20,220.80 and 7,938.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.77, 20,220.80 and 7,938.43 is: 10,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.77 : 20,220.80 = 7,938.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.77/20,220.80 = 7,938.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.77x = 20,220.80 × 7,938.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.77x = 160,521,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,521,405.34/14,652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.02

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