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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.96, 19,711.36 and 7,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.96, 19,711.36 and 7,910.82 is: 10,916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.96 : 19,711.36 = 7,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.96/19,711.36 = 7,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.96x = 19,711.36 × 7,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.96x = 155,933,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,933,020.92/14,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.65

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