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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.97, 19,732.36 and 7,925.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.97, 19,732.36 and 7,925.19 is: 10,937.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.97 : 19,732.36 = 7,925.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.97/19,732.36 = 7,925.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.97x = 19,732.36 × 7,925.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.97x = 156,382,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,382,734.19/14,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.41

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