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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.21, 19,723.21 and 7,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.21, 19,723.21 and 7,918.80 is: 10,927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.21 : 19,723.21 = 7,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.21/19,723.21 = 7,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.21x = 19,723.21 × 7,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.21x = 156,184,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,184,155.35/14,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.92

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