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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.93, 19,740.60 and 7,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.93, 19,740.60 and 7,932.36 is: 10,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.93 : 19,740.60 = 7,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.93/19,740.60 = 7,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.93x = 19,740.60 × 7,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.93x = 156,589,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,589,545.82/14,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.78

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