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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.38, 19,611.71 and 7,923.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.38, 19,611.71 and 7,923.75 is: 10,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.38 : 19,611.71 = 7,923.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.38/19,611.71 = 7,923.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.38x = 19,611.71 × 7,923.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.38x = 155,398,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,398,247.49/14,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.78

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