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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.94, 21,361.88 and 7,999.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.94, 21,361.88 and 7,999.83 is: 11,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.94 : 21,361.88 = 7,999.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.94/21,361.88 = 7,999.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.94x = 21,361.88 × 7,999.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.94x = 170,891,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,891,368.48/14,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.90

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