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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.02, 19,711.49 and 7,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.02, 19,711.49 and 7,910.88 is: 10,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.02 : 19,711.49 = 7,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.02/19,711.49 = 7,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.02x = 19,711.49 × 7,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.02x = 155,935,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,935,118.54/14,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.75

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