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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.16, 20,244.84 and 7,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.16, 20,244.84 and 7,955.72 is: 10,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.16 : 20,244.84 = 7,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.16/20,244.84 = 7,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.16x = 20,244.84 × 7,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.16x = 161,062,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,062,278.48/14,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.90

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