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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.72, 20,183.42 and 7,911.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.72, 20,183.42 and 7,911.34 is: 10,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.72 : 20,183.42 = 7,911.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.72/20,183.42 = 7,911.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.72x = 20,183.42 × 7,911.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.72x = 159,677,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,677,867.30/14,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.61

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