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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.90, 20,220.98 and 7,938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.90, 20,220.98 and 7,938.70 is: 10,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.90 : 20,220.98 = 7,938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.90/20,220.98 = 7,938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.90x = 20,220.98 × 7,938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.90x = 160,528,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528,203.68/14,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.39

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