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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,641.91, 20,205.68 and 7,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,641.91, 20,205.68 and 7,927.41 is: 10,939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,641.91 : 20,205.68 = 7,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,641.91/20,205.68 = 7,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,641.91x = 20,205.68 × 7,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,641.91x = 160,178,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,178,670.05/14,641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.74

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