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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.70, 21,213.60 and 7,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.70, 21,213.60 and 7,914.70 is: 11,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.70 : 21,213.60 = 7,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.70/21,213.60 = 7,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.70x = 21,213.60 × 7,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.70x = 167,899,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,899,279.92/14,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.25

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