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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,646.75, 20,212.50 and 7,932.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,646.75, 20,212.50 and 7,932.39 is: 10,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646.75 : 20,212.50 = 7,932.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646.75/20,212.50 = 7,932.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646.75x = 20,212.50 × 7,932.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646.75x = 160,333,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,333,432.88/14,646.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.69

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