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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.41, 20,180.23 and 7,909.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.41, 20,180.23 and 7,909.03 is: 10,914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.41 : 20,180.23 = 7,909.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.41/20,180.23 = 7,909.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.41x = 20,180.23 × 7,909.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.41x = 159,606,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,606,044.48/14,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.42

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