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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.33, 20,213.06 and 7,932.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.33, 20,213.06 and 7,932.90 is: 10,947.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.33 : 20,213.06 = 7,932.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.33/20,213.06 = 7,932.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.33x = 20,213.06 × 7,932.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.33x = 160,348,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,348,183.67/14,647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.26

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