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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.62, 21,306.66 and 7,976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.62, 21,306.66 and 7,976.62 is: 11,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.62 : 21,306.66 = 7,976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.62/21,306.66 = 7,976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.62x = 21,306.66 × 7,976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.62x = 169,955,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,955,130.29/14,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.20

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