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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.57, 20,244.02 and 7,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.57, 20,244.02 and 7,955.18 is: 10,978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.57 : 20,244.02 = 7,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.57/20,244.02 = 7,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.57x = 20,244.02 × 7,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.57x = 161,044,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,044,682.03/14,669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.15

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