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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.09, 20,199.21 and 7,922.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.09, 20,199.21 and 7,922.73 is: 10,933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.09 : 20,199.21 = 7,922.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.09/20,199.21 = 7,922.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.09x = 20,199.21 × 7,922.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.09x = 160,032,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,032,887.04/14,637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.38

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