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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.78, 19,616.52 and 7,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.78, 19,616.52 and 7,927.26 is: 10,939.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.78 : 19,616.52 = 7,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.78/19,616.52 = 7,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.78x = 19,616.52 × 7,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.78x = 155,505,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,505,254.34/14,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.69

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