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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.53, 20,224.59 and 7,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.53, 20,224.59 and 7,941.33 is: 10,959.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.53 : 20,224.59 = 7,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.53/20,224.59 = 7,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.53x = 20,224.59 × 7,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.53x = 160,610,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,610,143.30/14,655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.01

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