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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.54, 20,203.77 and 7,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.54, 20,203.77 and 7,926.02 is: 10,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.54 : 20,203.77 = 7,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.54/20,203.77 = 7,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.54x = 20,203.77 × 7,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.54x = 160,135,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,135,384.08/14,640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.81

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