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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.49, 20,196.95 and 7,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.49, 20,196.95 and 7,921.08 is: 10,931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.49 : 20,196.95 = 7,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.49/20,196.95 = 7,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.49x = 20,196.95 × 7,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.49x = 159,981,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,981,617.10/14,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.08

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