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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,892.76, 19,171.62 and 7,923.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,892.76, 19,171.62 and 7,923.87 is: 10,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,892.76 : 19,171.62 = 7,923.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,892.76/19,171.62 = 7,923.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,892.76x = 19,171.62 × 7,923.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,892.76x = 151,913,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,913,424.57/13,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.72

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