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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.99, 20,182.42 and 7,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.99, 20,182.42 and 7,910.62 is: 10,916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.99 : 20,182.42 = 7,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.99/20,182.42 = 7,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.99x = 20,182.42 × 7,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.99x = 159,655,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,655,455.30/14,624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.62

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