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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194, 19,587.72 and 7,906.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194, 19,587.72 and 7,906.78 is: 10,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194 : 19,587.72 = 7,906.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194/19,587.72 = 7,906.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194x = 19,587.72 × 7,906.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194x = 154,875,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,875,792.74/14,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.36

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