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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.44, 21,237.48 and 7,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.44, 21,237.48 and 7,928 is: 11,877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.44 : 21,237.48 = 7,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.44/21,237.48 = 7,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.44x = 21,237.48 × 7,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.44x = 168,370,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,370,741.44/14,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.64

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