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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.39, 20,203.80 and 7,926.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.39, 20,203.80 and 7,926.09 is: 10,938.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.39 : 20,203.80 = 7,926.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.39/20,203.80 = 7,926.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.39x = 20,203.80 × 7,926.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.39x = 160,137,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,137,137.14/14,640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.04

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