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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.79, 19,604.25 and 7,917.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.79, 19,604.25 and 7,917.49 is: 10,926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.79 : 19,604.25 = 7,917.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.79/19,604.25 = 7,917.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.79x = 19,604.25 × 7,917.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.79x = 155,216,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,216,315.72/14,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.28

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