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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,646.23, 20,211.86 and 7,931.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,646.23, 20,211.86 and 7,931.85 is: 10,945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646.23 : 20,211.86 = 7,931.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646.23/20,211.86 = 7,931.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646.23x = 20,211.86 × 7,931.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646.23x = 160,317,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,317,402.08/14,646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.99

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