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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,636.62, 20,198.55 and 7,922.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,636.62, 20,198.55 and 7,922.26 is: 10,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,636.62 : 20,198.55 = 7,922.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,636.62/20,198.55 = 7,922.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,636.62x = 20,198.55 × 7,922.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,636.62x = 160,018,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,018,164.72/14,636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.73

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