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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.57, 20,239.88 and 7,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.57, 20,239.88 and 7,952.18 is: 10,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.57 : 20,239.88 = 7,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.57/20,239.88 = 7,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.57x = 20,239.88 × 7,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.57x = 160,951,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,951,027.98/14,666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.01

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