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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.21, 20,228.34 and 7,943.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.21, 20,228.34 and 7,943.83 is: 10,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.21 : 20,228.34 = 7,943.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.21/20,228.34 = 7,943.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.21x = 20,228.34 × 7,943.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.21x = 160,690,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,690,602.39/14,658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.50

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