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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,641.57, 20,205.33 and 7,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,641.57, 20,205.33 and 7,927.20 is: 10,939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,641.57 : 20,205.33 = 7,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,641.57/20,205.33 = 7,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,641.57x = 20,205.33 × 7,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,641.57x = 160,171,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,171,721.70/14,641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.52

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