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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,501.70, 21,752.55 and 7,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,501.70, 21,752.55 and 7,940.70 is: 11,911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,501.70 : 21,752.55 = 7,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,501.70/21,752.55 = 7,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,501.70x = 21,752.55 × 7,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,501.70x = 172,730,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,730,473.79/14,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.05

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