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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.54, 19,612.44 and 7,923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.54, 19,612.44 and 7,923.78 is: 10,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.54 : 19,612.44 = 7,923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.54/19,612.44 = 7,923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.54x = 19,612.44 × 7,923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.54x = 155,404,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,404,659.82/14,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.10

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