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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.66, 20,249.91 and 7,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.66, 20,249.91 and 7,959.51 is: 10,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.66 : 20,249.91 = 7,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.66/20,249.91 = 7,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.66x = 20,249.91 × 7,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.66x = 161,179,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,179,361.14/14,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.26

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