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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,895.79, 19,175.49 and 7,927.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,895.79, 19,175.49 and 7,927.23 is: 10,939.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,895.79 : 19,175.49 = 7,927.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,895.79/19,175.49 = 7,927.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,895.79x = 19,175.49 × 7,927.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,895.79x = 152,008,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,008,519.59/13,895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.18

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