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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,649.22, 20,215.93 and 7,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,649.22, 20,215.93 and 7,934.86 is: 10,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,649.22 : 20,215.93 = 7,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,649.22/20,215.93 = 7,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,649.22x = 20,215.93 × 7,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,649.22x = 160,410,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,410,473.24/14,649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.11

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