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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.57, 20,186.02 and 7,913.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.57, 20,186.02 and 7,913.18 is: 10,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.57 : 20,186.02 = 7,913.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.57/20,186.02 = 7,913.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.57x = 20,186.02 × 7,913.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.57x = 159,735,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,735,609.74/14,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.17

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