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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.79, 19,730.36 and 7,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.79, 19,730.36 and 7,923.25 is: 10,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.79 : 19,730.36 = 7,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.79/19,730.36 = 7,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.79x = 19,730.36 × 7,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.79x = 156,328,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,328,574.87/14,296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.52

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