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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,897.52, 19,173.84 and 7,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,897.52, 19,173.84 and 7,924.89 is: 10,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,897.52 : 19,173.84 = 7,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,897.52/19,173.84 = 7,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,897.52x = 19,173.84 × 7,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,897.52x = 151,950,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,950,529.50/13,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.64

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