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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.93, 19,721.63 and 7,917.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.93, 19,721.63 and 7,917.71 is: 10,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.93 : 19,721.63 = 7,917.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.93/19,721.63 = 7,917.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.93x = 19,721.63 × 7,917.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.93x = 156,150,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,150,107.48/14,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.52

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