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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,217.56, 19,619.52 and 7,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,217.56, 19,619.52 and 7,928.72 is: 10,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217.56 : 19,619.52 = 7,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217.56/19,619.52 = 7,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217.56x = 19,619.52 × 7,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217.56x = 155,557,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,557,680.61/14,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.24

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