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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.44, 19,757.82 and 7,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.44, 19,757.82 and 7,943.66 is: 10,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.44 : 19,757.82 = 7,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.44/19,757.82 = 7,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.44x = 19,757.82 × 7,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.44x = 156,949,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,949,404.42/14,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.88

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