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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,643.97, 20,208.58 and 7,929.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,643.97, 20,208.58 and 7,929.45 is: 10,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,643.97 : 20,208.58 = 7,929.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,643.97/20,208.58 = 7,929.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,643.97x = 20,208.58 × 7,929.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,643.97x = 160,242,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,242,904.86/14,643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.59

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