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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.76, 20,186.33 and 7,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.76, 20,186.33 and 7,913.37 is: 10,920.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.76 : 20,186.33 = 7,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.76/20,186.33 = 7,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.76x = 20,186.33 × 7,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.76x = 159,741,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,741,898.23/14,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.46

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