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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.95, 20,204.51 and 7,926.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.95, 20,204.51 and 7,926.57 is: 10,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.95 : 20,204.51 = 7,926.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.95/20,204.51 = 7,926.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.95x = 20,204.51 × 7,926.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.95x = 160,152,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,152,558.41/14,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.68

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