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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.02, 20,208.64 and 7,929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.02, 20,208.64 and 7,929.55 is: 10,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.02 : 20,208.64 = 7,929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.02/20,208.64 = 7,929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.02x = 20,208.64 × 7,929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.02x = 160,245,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,245,327.94/14,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.72

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