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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.80, 21,989.70 and 7,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.80, 21,989.70 and 7,747.80 is: 11,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.80 : 21,989.70 = 7,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.80/21,989.70 = 7,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.80x = 21,989.70 × 7,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.80x = 170,371,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,371,797.66/14,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.70

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