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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,648.62, 20,215.16 and 7,934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,648.62, 20,215.16 and 7,934.26 is: 10,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,648.62 : 20,215.16 = 7,934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,648.62/20,215.16 = 7,934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,648.62x = 20,215.16 × 7,934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,648.62x = 160,392,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,392,335.38/14,648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.31

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