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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135.50, 21,203.25 and 7,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135.50, 21,203.25 and 7,979.50 is: 11,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135.50 : 21,203.25 = 7,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135.50/21,203.25 = 7,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135.50x = 21,203.25 × 7,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135.50x = 169,191,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,191,333.38/14,135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.25

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