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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.62, 21,246.31 and 7,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.62, 21,246.31 and 7,934.92 is: 11,896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.62 : 21,246.31 = 7,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.62/21,246.31 = 7,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.62x = 21,246.31 × 7,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.62x = 168,587,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,587,770.15/14,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.99

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