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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,633.79, 20,194.47 and 7,919.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,633.79, 20,194.47 and 7,919.27 is: 10,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,633.79 : 20,194.47 = 7,919.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,633.79/20,194.47 = 7,919.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,633.79x = 20,194.47 × 7,919.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,633.79x = 159,925,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,925,359.46/14,633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.50

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