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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.51, 20,156.99 and 7,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.51, 20,156.99 and 7,892.13 is: 10,891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.51 : 20,156.99 = 7,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.51/20,156.99 = 7,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.51x = 20,156.99 × 7,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.51x = 159,081,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,081,585.49/14,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.14

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