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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.83, 20,220.91 and 7,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.83, 20,220.91 and 7,938.50 is: 10,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.83 : 20,220.91 = 7,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.83/20,220.91 = 7,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.83x = 20,220.91 × 7,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.83x = 160,523,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,523,694.04/14,652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.13

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