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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.62, 22,452.43 and 7,951.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.62, 22,452.43 and 7,951.11 is: 11,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.62 : 22,452.43 = 7,951.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.62/22,452.43 = 7,951.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.62x = 22,452.43 × 7,951.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.62x = 178,521,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,521,740.70/14,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.21

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