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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.94, 22,301.08 and 7,936.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.94, 22,301.08 and 7,936.66 is: 11,906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.94 : 22,301.08 = 7,936.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.94/22,301.08 = 7,936.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.94x = 22,301.08 × 7,936.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.94x = 176,996,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,996,089.59/14,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.15

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