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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.44, 19,608.64 and 7,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.44, 19,608.64 and 7,921.68 is: 10,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.44 : 19,608.64 = 7,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.44/19,608.64 = 7,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.44x = 19,608.64 × 7,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.44x = 155,333,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,333,371.32/14,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.70

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