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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.99, 22,399.17 and 7,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.99, 22,399.17 and 7,905.72 is: 11,863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.99 : 22,399.17 = 7,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.99/22,399.17 = 7,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.99x = 22,399.17 × 7,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.99x = 177,081,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,081,566.25/14,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.97

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