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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.06, 20,244.38 and 7,955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.06, 20,244.38 and 7,955.43 is: 10,978.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.06 : 20,244.38 = 7,955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.06/20,244.38 = 7,955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.06x = 20,244.38 × 7,955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.06x = 161,052,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,052,708.21/14,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.33

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