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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.62, 22,450.93 and 7,950.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.62, 22,450.93 and 7,950.11 is: 11,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.62 : 22,450.93 = 7,950.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.62/22,450.93 = 7,950.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.62x = 22,450.93 × 7,950.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.62x = 178,487,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,487,230.97/14,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.70

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