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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.67, 22,291.00 and 7,935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.67, 22,291.00 and 7,935.17 is: 11,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.67 : 22,291.00 = 7,935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.67/22,291.00 = 7,935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.67x = 22,291.00 × 7,935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.67x = 176,882,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,882,743.18/14,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.75

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