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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.06, 20,248.52 and 7,958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.06, 20,248.52 and 7,958.43 is: 10,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.06 : 20,248.52 = 7,958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.06/20,248.52 = 7,958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.06x = 20,248.52 × 7,958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.06x = 161,146,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,146,389.23/14,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.47

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