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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,309.33, 19,745.91 and 7,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,309.33, 19,745.91 and 7,935.68 is: 10,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,309.33 : 19,745.91 = 7,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,309.33/19,745.91 = 7,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,309.33x = 19,745.91 × 7,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,309.33x = 156,697,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,697,272.43/14,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.71

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