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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.67, 21,983.45 and 7,276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.67, 21,983.45 and 7,276.41 is: 10,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.67 : 21,983.45 = 7,276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.67/21,983.45 = 7,276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.67x = 21,983.45 × 7,276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.67x = 159,960,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,960,559.03/14,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.40

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