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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.92, 19,619.52 and 7,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.92, 19,619.52 and 7,929.29 is: 10,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.92 : 19,619.52 = 7,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.92/19,619.52 = 7,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.92x = 19,619.52 × 7,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.92x = 155,568,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,568,883.05/14,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.52

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