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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.74, 20,213.99 and 7,933.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.74, 20,213.99 and 7,933.43 is: 10,948.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.74 : 20,213.99 = 7,933.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.74/20,213.99 = 7,933.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.74x = 20,213.99 × 7,933.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.74x = 160,366,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,366,133.95/14,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.18

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