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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.19, 20,202.07 and 7,924.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.19, 20,202.07 and 7,924.87 is: 10,936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.19 : 20,202.07 = 7,924.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.19/20,202.07 = 7,924.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.19x = 20,202.07 × 7,924.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.19x = 160,098,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,098,778.48/14,639.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,936.31

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