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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.99, 22,478.85 and 7,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.99, 22,478.85 and 7,956.06 is: 11,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.99 : 22,478.85 = 7,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.99/22,478.85 = 7,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.99x = 22,478.85 × 7,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.99x = 178,842,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,842,995.04/14,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.98

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