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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.56, 22,450.84 and 7,950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.56, 22,450.84 and 7,950.05 is: 11,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.56 : 22,450.84 = 7,950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.56/22,450.84 = 7,950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.56x = 22,450.84 × 7,950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.56x = 178,485,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,485,300.54/14,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.62

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