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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.23, 21,676.10 and 7,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.23, 21,676.10 and 7,898.04 is: 11,833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.23 : 21,676.10 = 7,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.23/21,676.10 = 7,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.23x = 21,676.10 × 7,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.23x = 171,198,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,198,665.35/14,467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.55

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