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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.56, 20,251.96 and 7,960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.56, 20,251.96 and 7,960.93 is: 10,985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.56 : 20,251.96 = 7,960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.56/20,251.96 = 7,960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.56x = 20,251.96 × 7,960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.56x = 161,224,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,224,435.92/14,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.91

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