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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.73, 19,727.59 and 7,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.73, 19,727.59 and 7,922.60 is: 10,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.73 : 19,727.59 = 7,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.73/19,727.59 = 7,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.73x = 19,727.59 × 7,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.73x = 156,293,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,293,804.53/14,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.90

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