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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208, 19,607.72 and 7,920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208, 19,607.72 and 7,920.38 is: 10,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208 : 19,607.72 = 7,920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208/19,607.72 = 7,920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208x = 19,607.72 × 7,920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208x = 155,300,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,300,455.69/14,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.49

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