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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.56, 20,244.80 and 7,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.56, 20,244.80 and 7,956.06 is: 10,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.56 : 20,244.80 = 7,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.56/20,244.80 = 7,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.56x = 20,244.80 × 7,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.56x = 161,068,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,068,843.49/14,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.05

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