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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.57, 19,843.97 and 7,919.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.57, 19,843.97 and 7,919.93 is: 10,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.57 : 19,843.97 = 7,919.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.57/19,843.97 = 7,919.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.57x = 19,843.97 × 7,919.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.57x = 157,162,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,162,863.33/14,379.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.59

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