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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.26, 20,093.16 and 7,936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.26, 20,093.16 and 7,936.26 is: 10,952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.26 : 20,093.16 = 7,936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.26/20,093.16 = 7,936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.26x = 20,093.16 × 7,936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.26x = 159,464,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,464,541.98/14,560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.04

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