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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.25, 19,590.96 and 7,908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.25, 19,590.96 and 7,908.76 is: 10,914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.25 : 19,590.96 = 7,908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.25/19,590.96 = 7,908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.25x = 19,590.96 × 7,908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.25x = 154,940,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,940,200.81/14,196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.16

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