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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,653.13, 20,221.26 and 7,938.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,653.13, 20,221.26 and 7,938.75 is: 10,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,653.13 : 20,221.26 = 7,938.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,653.13/20,221.26 = 7,938.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,653.13x = 20,221.26 × 7,938.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,653.13x = 160,531,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,531,426.72/14,653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.44

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