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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.51, 20,169.32 and 7,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.51, 20,169.32 and 7,901.07 is: 10,903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.51 : 20,169.32 = 7,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.51/20,169.32 = 7,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.51x = 20,169.32 × 7,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.51x = 159,359,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,359,195.20/14,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.43

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