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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,653.66, 20,221.89 and 7,939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,653.66, 20,221.89 and 7,939.12 is: 10,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,653.66 : 20,221.89 = 7,939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,653.66/20,221.89 = 7,939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,653.66x = 20,221.89 × 7,939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,653.66x = 160,544,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,544,011.34/14,653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.90

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