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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.94, 20,203.13 and 7,925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.94, 20,203.13 and 7,925.62 is: 10,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.94 : 20,203.13 = 7,925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.94/20,203.13 = 7,925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.94x = 20,203.13 × 7,925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.94x = 160,122,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,122,331.19/14,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.36

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