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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.06, 19,730.78 and 7,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.06, 19,730.78 and 7,924.48 is: 10,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.06 : 19,730.78 = 7,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.06/19,730.78 = 7,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.06x = 19,730.78 × 7,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.06x = 156,356,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,356,171.49/14,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.48

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