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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.69, 20,177.92 and 7,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.69, 20,177.92 and 7,907.25 is: 10,912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.69 : 20,177.92 = 7,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.69/20,177.92 = 7,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.69x = 20,177.92 × 7,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.69x = 159,551,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,551,943.47/14,621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.00

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