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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.49, 20,239.63 and 7,951.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.49, 20,239.63 and 7,951.95 is: 10,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.49 : 20,239.63 = 7,951.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.49/20,239.63 = 7,951.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.49x = 20,239.63 × 7,951.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.49x = 160,944,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,944,505.90/14,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.62

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