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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.09, 20,240.60 and 7,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.09, 20,240.60 and 7,952.73 is: 10,974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.09 : 20,240.60 = 7,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.09/20,240.60 = 7,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.09x = 20,240.60 × 7,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.09x = 160,968,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,968,026.84/14,667.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.78

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