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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,645.72, 20,211.06 and 7,931.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,645.72, 20,211.06 and 7,931.35 is: 10,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,645.72 : 20,211.06 = 7,931.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,645.72/20,211.06 = 7,931.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,645.72x = 20,211.06 × 7,931.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,645.72x = 160,300,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,300,910.46/14,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.24

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