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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.91, 21,977.84 and 7,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.91, 21,977.84 and 7,272.66 is: 10,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.91 : 21,977.84 = 7,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.91/21,977.84 = 7,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.91x = 21,977.84 × 7,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.91x = 159,837,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,837,321.49/14,662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.79

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