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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.72, 20,242.76 and 7,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.72, 20,242.76 and 7,954.32 is: 10,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.72 : 20,242.76 = 7,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.72/20,242.76 = 7,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.72x = 20,242.76 × 7,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.72x = 161,017,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,017,390.72/14,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.92

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