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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.50, 19,605.65 and 7,918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.50, 19,605.65 and 7,918.88 is: 10,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.50 : 19,605.65 = 7,918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.50/19,605.65 = 7,918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.50x = 19,605.65 × 7,918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.50x = 155,254,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,254,652.05/14,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.42

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