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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.05, 20,228.03 and 7,943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.05, 20,228.03 and 7,943.50 is: 10,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.05 : 20,228.03 = 7,943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.05/20,228.03 = 7,943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.05x = 20,228.03 × 7,943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.05x = 160,681,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,681,266.02/14,658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.98

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