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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.89, 22,470.79 and 7,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.89, 22,470.79 and 7,963.21 is: 11,941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.89 : 22,470.79 = 7,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.89/22,470.79 = 7,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.89x = 22,470.79 × 7,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.89x = 178,939,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,939,665.14/14,984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.34

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