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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.53, 19,758.36 and 7,944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.53, 19,758.36 and 7,944.24 is: 10,963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.53 : 19,758.36 = 7,944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.53/19,758.36 = 7,944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.53x = 19,758.36 × 7,944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.53x = 156,965,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965,153.85/14,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.14

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