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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507.43, 21,767.29 and 7,925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507.43, 21,767.29 and 7,925.93 is: 11,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507.43 : 21,767.29 = 7,925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507.43/21,767.29 = 7,925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507.43x = 21,767.29 × 7,925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507.43x = 172,525,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,525,969.81/14,507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.25

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