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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.48, 21,842.78 and 7,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.48, 21,842.78 and 7,986.28 is: 11,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.48 : 21,842.78 = 7,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.48/21,842.78 = 7,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.48x = 21,842.78 × 7,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.48x = 174,442,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,442,557.06/14,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.67

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