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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.48, 19,590.72 and 7,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.48, 19,590.72 and 7,908.72 is: 10,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.48 : 19,590.72 = 7,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.48/19,590.72 = 7,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.48x = 19,590.72 × 7,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.48x = 154,937,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,937,519.08/14,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.80

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