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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.78, 19,607.40 and 7,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.78, 19,607.40 and 7,920.20 is: 10,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.78 : 19,607.40 = 7,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.78/19,607.40 = 7,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.78x = 19,607.40 × 7,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.78x = 155,294,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,294,529.48/14,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.25

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