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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.76, 21,279.72 and 7,931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.76, 21,279.72 and 7,931.12 is: 11,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.76 : 21,279.72 = 7,931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.76/21,279.72 = 7,931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.76x = 21,279.72 × 7,931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.76x = 168,772,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,772,012.89/14,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,882.21

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