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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.44, 21,226.56 and 7,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.44, 21,226.56 and 7,923.20 is: 11,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.44 : 21,226.56 = 7,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.44/21,226.56 = 7,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.44x = 21,226.56 × 7,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.44x = 168,182,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,182,280.19/14,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,874.39

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