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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.78, 21,925.21 and 7,952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.78, 21,925.21 and 7,952.53 is: 11,921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.78 : 21,925.21 = 7,952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.78/21,925.21 = 7,952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.78x = 21,925.21 × 7,952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.78x = 174,360,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,360,899.57/14,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.47

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