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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.98, 19,718.52 and 7,915.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.98, 19,718.52 and 7,915.82 is: 10,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.98 : 19,718.52 = 7,915.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.98/19,718.52 = 7,915.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.98x = 19,718.52 × 7,915.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.98x = 156,088,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,088,254.99/14,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.92

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