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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.62, 20,199.93 and 7,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.62, 20,199.93 and 7,923.26 is: 10,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.62 : 20,199.93 = 7,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.62/20,199.93 = 7,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.62x = 20,199.93 × 7,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.62x = 160,049,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,049,297.37/14,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.11

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