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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.03, 19,754.71 and 7,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.03, 19,754.71 and 7,942.59 is: 10,960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.03 : 19,754.71 = 7,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.03/19,754.71 = 7,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.03x = 19,754.71 × 7,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.03x = 156,903,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,903,542.24/14,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.76

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