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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.92, 19,757.52 and 7,943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.92, 19,757.52 and 7,943.63 is: 10,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.92 : 19,757.52 = 7,943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.92/19,757.52 = 7,943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.92x = 19,757.52 × 7,943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.92x = 156,946,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,946,428.60/14,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.30

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