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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.70, 20,239.96 and 7,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.70, 20,239.96 and 7,952.26 is: 10,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.70 : 20,239.96 = 7,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.70/20,239.96 = 7,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.70x = 20,239.96 × 7,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.70x = 160,953,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953,424.31/14,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.07

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