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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.98, 20,244.43 and 7,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.98, 20,244.43 and 7,955.75 is: 10,978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.98 : 20,244.43 = 7,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.98/20,244.43 = 7,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.98x = 20,244.43 × 7,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.98x = 161,059,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,059,684.53/14,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.86

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