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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.96, 19,279.89 and 7,922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.96, 19,279.89 and 7,922.48 is: 10,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.96 : 19,279.89 = 7,922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.96/19,279.89 = 7,922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.96x = 19,279.89 × 7,922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.96x = 152,744,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,744,446.53/13,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.21

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