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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,300.73, 19,734.48 and 7,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,300.73, 19,734.48 and 7,927.59 is: 10,939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,300.73 : 19,734.48 = 7,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,300.73/19,734.48 = 7,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,300.73x = 19,734.48 × 7,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,300.73x = 156,446,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,446,866.30/14,300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.78

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