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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.23, 20,199.34 and 7,922.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.23, 20,199.34 and 7,922.85 is: 10,933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.23 : 20,199.34 = 7,922.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.23/20,199.34 = 7,922.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.23x = 20,199.34 × 7,922.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.23x = 160,036,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,036,340.92/14,637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.51

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