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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.08, 19,656.42 and 7,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.08, 19,656.42 and 7,955.32 is: 10,978.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.08 : 19,656.42 = 7,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.08/19,656.42 = 7,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.08x = 19,656.42 × 7,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.08x = 156,373,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,373,111.15/14,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.88

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