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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.95, 20,251.11 and 7,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.95, 20,251.11 and 7,960.32 is: 10,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.95 : 20,251.11 = 7,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.95/20,251.11 = 7,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.95x = 20,251.11 × 7,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.95x = 161,205,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,205,315.96/14,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.07

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