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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.27, 21,994.93 and 7,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.27, 21,994.93 and 7,995.63 is: 11,982.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.27 : 21,994.93 = 7,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.27/21,994.93 = 7,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.27x = 21,994.93 × 7,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.27x = 175,863,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,863,249.67/14,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.83

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