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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,646.54, 20,212.33 and 7,932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,646.54, 20,212.33 and 7,932.18 is: 10,946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646.54 : 20,212.33 = 7,932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646.54/20,212.33 = 7,932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646.54x = 20,212.33 × 7,932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646.54x = 160,327,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,327,839.78/14,646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.47

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