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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.66, 21,978.96 and 7,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.66, 21,978.96 and 7,273.41 is: 10,901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.66 : 21,978.96 = 7,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.66/21,978.96 = 7,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.66x = 21,978.96 × 7,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.66x = 159,861,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,861,987.45/14,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.92

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