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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.94, 19,744.74 and 7,935.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.94, 19,744.74 and 7,935.53 is: 10,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.94 : 19,744.74 = 7,935.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.94/19,744.74 = 7,935.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.94x = 19,744.74 × 7,935.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.94x = 156,684,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,684,976.61/14,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.68

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