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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.60, 19,721.94 and 7,917.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.60, 19,721.94 and 7,917.94 is: 10,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.60 : 19,721.94 = 7,917.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.60/19,721.94 = 7,917.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.60x = 19,721.94 × 7,917.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.60x = 156,157,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,157,137.60/14,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.50

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