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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,642.01, 20,205.94 and 7,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,642.01, 20,205.94 and 7,927.64 is: 10,940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,642.01 : 20,205.94 = 7,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,642.01/20,205.94 = 7,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,642.01x = 20,205.94 × 7,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,642.01x = 160,185,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,185,347.85/14,642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.12

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