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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.14, 19,263.15 and 7,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.14, 19,263.15 and 7,921.94 is: 11,859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.14 : 19,263.15 = 7,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.14/19,263.15 = 7,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.14x = 19,263.15 × 7,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.14x = 152,601,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,601,518.51/12,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.79

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