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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.46, 21,995.40 and 7,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.46, 21,995.40 and 7,999.72 is: 12,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.46 : 21,995.40 = 7,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.46/21,995.40 = 7,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.46x = 21,995.40 × 7,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.46x = 175,957,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,957,041.29/14,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.79

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