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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.06, 22,426.02 and 7,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.06, 22,426.02 and 7,929 is: 11,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.06 : 22,426.02 = 7,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.06/22,426.02 = 7,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.06x = 22,426.02 × 7,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.06x = 177,815,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,815,912.58/14,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.40

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