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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.87, 20,239.93 and 7,952.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.87, 20,239.93 and 7,952.33 is: 10,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.87 : 20,239.93 = 7,952.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.87/20,239.93 = 7,952.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.87x = 20,239.93 × 7,952.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.87x = 160,954,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,954,504.50/14,666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.02

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