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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.91, 20,190.57 and 7,916.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.91, 20,190.57 and 7,916.49 is: 10,924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.91 : 20,190.57 = 7,916.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.91/20,190.57 = 7,916.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.91x = 20,190.57 × 7,916.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.91x = 159,838,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,838,445.50/14,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.71

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