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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.32, 20,249.19 and 7,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.32, 20,249.19 and 7,958.93 is: 10,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.32 : 20,249.19 = 7,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.32/20,249.19 = 7,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.32x = 20,249.19 × 7,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.32x = 161,161,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,161,784.52/14,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.32

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