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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.92, 21,931.32 and 7,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.92, 21,931.32 and 7,687.28 is: 11,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.92 : 21,931.32 = 7,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.92/21,931.32 = 7,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.92x = 21,931.32 × 7,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.92x = 168,592,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,592,197.61/14,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.15

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