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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.83, 19,615.62 and 7,927.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.83, 19,615.62 and 7,927.42 is: 10,940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.83 : 19,615.62 = 7,927.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.83/19,615.62 = 7,927.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.83x = 19,615.62 × 7,927.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.83x = 155,501,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,501,258.30/14,213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.14

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