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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.78, 20,226.32 and 7,942.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.78, 20,226.32 and 7,942.57 is: 10,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.78 : 20,226.32 = 7,942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.78/20,226.32 = 7,942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.78x = 20,226.32 × 7,942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.78x = 160,648,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,648,962.44/14,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.73

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