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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.94, 20,254.26 and 7,962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.94, 20,254.26 and 7,962.58 is: 10,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.94 : 20,254.26 = 7,962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.94/20,254.26 = 7,962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.94x = 20,254.26 × 7,962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.94x = 161,276,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,276,165.59/14,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.41

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