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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,897.46, 19,179.59 and 7,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,897.46, 19,179.59 and 7,927.76 is: 10,940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,897.46 : 19,179.59 = 7,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,897.46/19,179.59 = 7,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,897.46x = 19,179.59 × 7,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,897.46x = 152,051,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,051,186.42/13,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.93

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