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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.59, 19,757.28 and 7,943.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.59, 19,757.28 and 7,943.91 is: 10,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.59 : 19,757.28 = 7,943.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.59/19,757.28 = 7,943.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.59x = 19,757.28 × 7,943.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.59x = 156,950,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,950,054.16/14,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.04

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