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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,848.66, 20,763.54 and 7,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,848.66, 20,763.54 and 7,932.24 is: 11,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848.66 : 20,763.54 = 7,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848.66/20,763.54 = 7,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848.66x = 20,763.54 × 7,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848.66x = 164,701,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,701,382.53/13,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.95

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