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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,978.22, 19,289.83 and 7,929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,978.22, 19,289.83 and 7,929.61 is: 10,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,978.22 : 19,289.83 = 7,929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,978.22/19,289.83 = 7,929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,978.22x = 19,289.83 × 7,929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,978.22x = 152,960,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960,828.87/13,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.80

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