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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.15, 19,719.77 and 7,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.15, 19,719.77 and 7,916.44 is: 10,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.15 : 19,719.77 = 7,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.15/19,719.77 = 7,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.15x = 19,719.77 × 7,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.15x = 156,110,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,110,376.02/14,289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.10

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