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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.80, 19,731.67 and 7,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.80, 19,731.67 and 7,924.97 is: 10,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.80 : 19,731.67 = 7,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.80/19,731.67 = 7,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.80x = 19,731.67 × 7,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.80x = 156,372,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,372,922.32/14,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,936.09

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