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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.80, 20,220.94 and 7,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.80, 20,220.94 and 7,938.44 is: 10,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.80 : 20,220.94 = 7,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.80/20,220.94 = 7,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.80x = 20,220.94 × 7,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.80x = 160,522,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,522,718.93/14,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.09

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