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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529, 20,050.02 and 7,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529, 20,050.02 and 7,905 is: 10,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529 : 20,050.02 = 7,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529/20,050.02 = 7,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529x = 20,050.02 × 7,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529x = 158,495,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,495,408.10/14,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.90

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