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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.97, 19,602.86 and 7,917.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.97, 19,602.86 and 7,917.35 is: 10,925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.97 : 19,602.86 = 7,917.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.97/19,602.86 = 7,917.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.97x = 19,602.86 × 7,917.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.97x = 155,202,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202,566.02/14,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.93

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