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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.43, 21,786.66 and 7,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.43, 21,786.66 and 7,947.03 is: 11,920.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.43 : 21,786.66 = 7,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.43/21,786.66 = 7,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.43x = 21,786.66 × 7,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.43x = 173,139,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,139,240.62/14,524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,920.56

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