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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.62, 19,734.20 and 7,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.62, 19,734.20 and 7,926.89 is: 10,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.62 : 19,734.20 = 7,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.62/19,734.20 = 7,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.62x = 19,734.20 × 7,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.62x = 156,430,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,430,724.06/14,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.51

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