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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.73, 19,730.27 and 7,923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.73, 19,730.27 and 7,923.19 is: 10,934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.73 : 19,730.27 = 7,923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.73/19,730.27 = 7,923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.73x = 19,730.27 × 7,923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.73x = 156,326,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,326,677.96/14,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.44

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