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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.99, 20,240.37 and 7,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.99, 20,240.37 and 7,952.76 is: 10,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.99 : 20,240.37 = 7,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.99/20,240.37 = 7,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.99x = 20,240.37 × 7,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.99x = 160,966,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966,804.92/14,666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.77

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