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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.69, 20,204.15 and 7,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.69, 20,204.15 and 7,926.32 is: 10,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.69 : 20,204.15 = 7,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.69/20,204.15 = 7,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.69x = 20,204.15 × 7,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.69x = 160,144,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,144,500.04/14,640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.31

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