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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.82, 21,299.94 and 7,960.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.82, 21,299.94 and 7,960.67 is: 11,932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.82 : 21,299.94 = 7,960.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.82/21,299.94 = 7,960.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.82x = 21,299.94 × 7,960.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.82x = 169,561,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,561,686.86/14,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.72

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