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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.15, 20,237.94 and 7,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.15, 20,237.94 and 7,950.72 is: 10,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.15 : 20,237.94 = 7,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.15/20,237.94 = 7,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.15x = 20,237.94 × 7,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.15x = 160,906,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,906,194.32/14,665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.01

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