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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.06, 22,424.52 and 7,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.06, 22,424.52 and 7,928 is: 11,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.06 : 22,424.52 = 7,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.06/22,424.52 = 7,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.06x = 22,424.52 × 7,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.06x = 177,781,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,781,594.56/14,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.90

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