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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.80, 21,992.70 and 7,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.80, 21,992.70 and 7,663.40 is: 11,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.80 : 21,992.70 = 7,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.80/21,992.70 = 7,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.80x = 21,992.70 × 7,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.80x = 168,538,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,538,857.18/14,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.10

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