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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,646.02, 20,211.46 and 7,931.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,646.02, 20,211.46 and 7,931.66 is: 10,945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646.02 : 20,211.46 = 7,931.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646.02/20,211.46 = 7,931.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646.02x = 20,211.46 × 7,931.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646.02x = 160,310,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,310,307.94/14,646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.66

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