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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.23, 19,693.40 and 7,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.23, 19,693.40 and 7,983.63 is: 11,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.23 : 19,693.40 = 7,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.23/19,693.40 = 7,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.23x = 19,693.40 × 7,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.23x = 157,224,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,224,779.12/14,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.45

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