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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.62, 21,415.88 and 7,951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.62, 21,415.88 and 7,951.79 is: 11,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.62 : 21,415.88 = 7,951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.62/21,415.88 = 7,951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.62x = 21,415.88 × 7,951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.62x = 170,294,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294,580.43/14,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.39

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