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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.26, 21,994.89 and 7,625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.26, 21,994.89 and 7,625.98 is: 11,438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.26 : 21,994.89 = 7,625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.26/21,994.89 = 7,625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.26x = 21,994.89 × 7,625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.26x = 167,732,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,732,591.24/14,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.97

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