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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.25, 19,754.34 and 7,942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.25, 19,754.34 and 7,942.09 is: 10,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.25 : 19,754.34 = 7,942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.25/19,754.34 = 7,942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.25x = 19,754.34 × 7,942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.25x = 156,890,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,890,746.17/14,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.70

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