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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.48, 20,245.08 and 7,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.48, 20,245.08 and 7,956 is: 10,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.48 : 20,245.08 = 7,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.48/20,245.08 = 7,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.48x = 20,245.08 × 7,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.48x = 161,069,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,069,856.48/14,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.18

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