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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.81, 21,044.70 and 7,799.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.81, 21,044.70 and 7,799.31 is: 11,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.81 : 21,044.70 = 7,799.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.81/21,044.70 = 7,799.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.81x = 21,044.70 × 7,799.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.81x = 164,134,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,134,139.16/14,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.79

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