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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.09, 19,737.95 and 7,929.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.09, 19,737.95 and 7,929.65 is: 10,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.09 : 19,737.95 = 7,929.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.09/19,737.95 = 7,929.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.09x = 19,737.95 × 7,929.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.09x = 156,514,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,514,896.88/14,303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.74

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