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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.58, 21,455.88 and 7,973.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.58, 21,455.88 and 7,973.67 is: 11,958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.58 : 21,455.88 = 7,973.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.58/21,455.88 = 7,973.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.58x = 21,455.88 × 7,973.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.58x = 171,082,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,082,106.68/14,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.28

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