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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.84, 19,754.51 and 7,941.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.84, 19,754.51 and 7,941.43 is: 10,959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.84 : 19,754.51 = 7,941.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.84/19,754.51 = 7,941.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.84x = 19,754.51 × 7,941.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.84x = 156,879,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,879,131.65/14,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.19

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