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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.20, 21,676.80 and 7,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.20, 21,676.80 and 7,890.20 is: 11,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.20 : 21,676.80 = 7,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.20/21,676.80 = 7,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.20x = 21,676.80 × 7,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.20x = 171,034,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,034,287.36/14,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,835.30

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