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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.15, 21,833.29 and 7,979.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.15, 21,833.29 and 7,979.95 is: 11,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.15 : 21,833.29 = 7,979.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.15/21,833.29 = 7,979.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.15x = 21,833.29 × 7,979.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.15x = 174,228,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,228,488.00/14,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.17

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