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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.52, 20,213.40 and 7,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.52, 20,213.40 and 7,933.16 is: 10,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.52 : 20,213.40 = 7,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.52/20,213.40 = 7,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.52x = 20,213.40 × 7,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.52x = 160,356,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,356,136.34/14,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.66

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