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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.81, 20,220.85 and 7,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.81, 20,220.85 and 7,938.60 is: 10,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.81 : 20,220.85 = 7,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.81/20,220.85 = 7,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.81x = 20,220.85 × 7,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.81x = 160,525,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,525,200.12/14,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.25

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