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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.73, 19,730.34 and 7,924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.73, 19,730.34 and 7,924.59 is: 10,935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.73 : 19,730.34 = 7,924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.73/19,730.34 = 7,924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.73x = 19,730.34 × 7,924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.73x = 156,354,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,354,855.06/14,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.64

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