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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.76, 19,590.48 and 7,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.76, 19,590.48 and 7,908 is: 10,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.76 : 19,590.48 = 7,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.76/19,590.48 = 7,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.76x = 19,590.48 × 7,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.76x = 154,921,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,921,515.84/14,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.22

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