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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.74, 19,719.07 and 7,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.74, 19,719.07 and 7,916.14 is: 10,923.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.74 : 19,719.07 = 7,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.74/19,719.07 = 7,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.74x = 19,719.07 × 7,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.74x = 156,098,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,098,918.79/14,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.85

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