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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.09, 20,251.46 and 7,960.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.09, 20,251.46 and 7,960.65 is: 10,985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.09 : 20,251.46 = 7,960.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.09/20,251.46 = 7,960.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.09x = 20,251.46 × 7,960.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.09x = 161,214,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,214,785.05/14,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.61

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