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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.59, 19,616.09 and 7,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.59, 19,616.09 and 7,926.96 is: 10,939.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.59 : 19,616.09 = 7,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.59/19,616.09 = 7,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.59x = 19,616.09 × 7,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.59x = 155,495,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,495,921.15/14,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.18

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