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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.40, 21,878.70 and 7,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.40, 21,878.70 and 7,673.80 is: 11,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.40 : 21,878.70 = 7,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.40/21,878.70 = 7,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.40x = 21,878.70 × 7,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.40x = 167,892,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,892,768.06/14,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.68

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