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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.67, 21,989.46 and 7,280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.67, 21,989.46 and 7,280.41 is: 10,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.67 : 21,989.46 = 7,280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.67/21,989.46 = 7,280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.67x = 21,989.46 × 7,280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.67x = 160,092,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,092,284.48/14,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.40

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