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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.32, 20,196.70 and 7,921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.32, 20,196.70 and 7,921.06 is: 10,931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.32 : 20,196.70 = 7,921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.32/20,196.70 = 7,921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.32x = 20,196.70 × 7,921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.32x = 159,979,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,979,272.50/14,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.04

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