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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.68, 20,217.83 and 7,936.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.68, 20,217.83 and 7,936.29 is: 10,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.68 : 20,217.83 = 7,936.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.68/20,217.83 = 7,936.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.68x = 20,217.83 × 7,936.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.68x = 160,454,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,454,522.37/14,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.02

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