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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.42, 19,751.31 and 7,939.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.42, 19,751.31 and 7,939.15 is: 10,956.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.42 : 19,751.31 = 7,939.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.42/19,751.31 = 7,939.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.42x = 19,751.31 × 7,939.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.42x = 156,808,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,808,612.79/14,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.12

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