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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.55, 20,177.89 and 7,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.55, 20,177.89 and 7,907.30 is: 10,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.55 : 20,177.89 = 7,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.55/20,177.89 = 7,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.55x = 20,177.89 × 7,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.55x = 159,552,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552,742.59/14,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.17

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