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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.30, 22,401.45 and 7,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.30, 22,401.45 and 7,911.60 is: 11,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.30 : 22,401.45 = 7,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.30/22,401.45 = 7,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.30x = 22,401.45 × 7,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.30x = 177,231,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,231,311.82/14,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.40

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