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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.68, 19,591.81 and 7,909.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.68, 19,591.81 and 7,909.05 is: 10,914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.68 : 19,591.81 = 7,909.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.68/19,591.81 = 7,909.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.68x = 19,591.81 × 7,909.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.68x = 154,952,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,952,658.58/14,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.71

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