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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.49, 20,178.97 and 7,908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.49, 20,178.97 and 7,908.12 is: 10,913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.49 : 20,178.97 = 7,908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.49/20,178.97 = 7,908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.49x = 20,178.97 × 7,908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.49x = 159,577,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,577,716.24/14,622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.17

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