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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.08, 19,719.78 and 7,916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.08, 19,719.78 and 7,916.28 is: 10,924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.08 : 19,719.78 = 7,916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.08/19,719.78 = 7,916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.08x = 19,719.78 × 7,916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.08x = 156,107,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,107,300.02/14,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.17

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