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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.66, 20,213.61 and 7,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.66, 20,213.61 and 7,933.12 is: 10,947.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.66 : 20,213.61 = 7,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.66/20,213.61 = 7,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.66x = 20,213.61 × 7,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.66x = 160,356,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,356,993.76/14,647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.62

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