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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.44, 14,026.72 and 7,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.44, 14,026.72 and 7,932.50 is: 10,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.44 : 14,026.72 = 7,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.44/14,026.72 = 7,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.44x = 14,026.72 × 7,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.44x = 111,266,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,266,846.60/10,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.15

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