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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.72, 20,244.14 and 7,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.72, 20,244.14 and 7,955.32 is: 10,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.72 : 20,244.14 = 7,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.72/20,244.14 = 7,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.72x = 20,244.14 × 7,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.72x = 161,048,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,048,611.82/14,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.30

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