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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.39, 22,471.54 and 7,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.39, 22,471.54 and 7,963.71 is: 11,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.39 : 22,471.54 = 7,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.39/22,471.54 = 7,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.39x = 22,471.54 × 7,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.39x = 178,956,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,956,827.81/14,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.09

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