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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.68, 21,352.05 and 7,990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.68, 21,352.05 and 7,990.02 is: 11,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.68 : 21,352.05 = 7,990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.68/21,352.05 = 7,990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.68x = 21,352.05 × 7,990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.68x = 170,603,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,603,306.54/14,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.47

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