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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.30, 22,356.45 and 7,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.30, 22,356.45 and 7,881.60 is: 11,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.30 : 22,356.45 = 7,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.30/22,356.45 = 7,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.30x = 22,356.45 × 7,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.30x = 176,204,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,204,596.32/14,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.40

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