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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.32, 20,213.32 and 7,932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.32, 20,213.32 and 7,932.96 is: 10,947.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.32 : 20,213.32 = 7,932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.32/20,213.32 = 7,932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.32x = 20,213.32 × 7,932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.32x = 160,351,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,351,459.03/14,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.49

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