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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.37, 19,279.91 and 7,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.37, 19,279.91 and 7,923.96 is: 10,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.37 : 19,279.91 = 7,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.37/19,279.91 = 7,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.37x = 19,279.91 × 7,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.37x = 152,773,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,773,255.45/13,974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.39

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