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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.04, 21,701.16 and 7,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.04, 21,701.16 and 7,914.82 is: 11,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.04 : 21,701.16 = 7,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.04/21,701.16 = 7,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.04x = 21,701.16 × 7,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.04x = 171,760,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,760,775.19/14,484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.62

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