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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.70, 20,237.20 and 7,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.70, 20,237.20 and 7,950.26 is: 10,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.70 : 20,237.20 = 7,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.70/20,237.20 = 7,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.70x = 20,237.20 × 7,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.70x = 160,891,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,891,001.67/14,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.31

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