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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.32, 19,651.98 and 7,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.32, 19,651.98 and 7,955.56 is: 10,976.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.32 : 19,651.98 = 7,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.32/19,651.98 = 7,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.32x = 19,651.98 × 7,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.32x = 156,342,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,342,506.01/14,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.55

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