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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.46, 21,841.26 and 7,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.46, 21,841.26 and 7,985.26 is: 11,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.46 : 21,841.26 = 7,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.46/21,841.26 = 7,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.46x = 21,841.26 × 7,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.46x = 174,408,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,408,139.83/14,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.14

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