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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.39, 21,904.14 and 7,580.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.39, 21,904.14 and 7,580.37 is: 11,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.39 : 21,904.14 = 7,580.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.39/21,904.14 = 7,580.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.39x = 21,904.14 × 7,580.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.39x = 166,041,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,041,485.73/14,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.95

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