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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.66, 20,233.35 and 7,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.66, 20,233.35 and 7,947.51 is: 10,967.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.66 : 20,233.35 = 7,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.66/20,233.35 = 7,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.66x = 20,233.35 × 7,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.66x = 160,804,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,804,751.46/14,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.70

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