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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.83, 19,601.96 and 7,916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.83, 19,601.96 and 7,916.25 is: 10,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.83 : 19,601.96 = 7,916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.83/19,601.96 = 7,916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.83x = 19,601.96 × 7,916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.83x = 155,173,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,173,976.27/14,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.80

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