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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.70, 21,703.05 and 7,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.70, 21,703.05 and 7,907.70 is: 11,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.70 : 21,703.05 = 7,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.70/21,703.05 = 7,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.70x = 21,703.05 × 7,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.70x = 171,621,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,621,208.49/14,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.55

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