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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,897.67, 19,176.09 and 7,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,897.67, 19,176.09 and 7,929.19 is: 10,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,897.67 : 19,176.09 = 7,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,897.67/19,176.09 = 7,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,897.67x = 19,176.09 × 7,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,897.67x = 152,050,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,050,765.19/13,897.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.74

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