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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.66, 20,197.14 and 7,921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.66, 20,197.14 and 7,921.30 is: 10,931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.66 : 20,197.14 = 7,921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.66/20,197.14 = 7,921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.66x = 20,197.14 × 7,921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.66x = 159,987,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,987,605.08/14,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.36

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