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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,572.24, 21,848.94 and 7,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,572.24, 21,848.94 and 7,996.66 is: 11,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,572.24 : 21,848.94 = 7,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,572.24/21,848.94 = 7,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,572.24x = 21,848.94 × 7,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,572.24x = 174,718,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,718,489.92/14,572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.82

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