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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.55, 21,987.72 and 7,279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.55, 21,987.72 and 7,279.11 is: 10,910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.55 : 21,987.72 = 7,279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.55/21,987.72 = 7,279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.55x = 21,987.72 × 7,279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.55x = 160,051,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,051,032.53/14,669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.43

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