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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.16, 19,655.28 and 7,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.16, 19,655.28 and 7,955.40 is: 10,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.16 : 19,655.28 = 7,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.16/19,655.28 = 7,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.16x = 19,655.28 × 7,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.16x = 156,365,614.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,365,614.51/14,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.30

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