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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,318.57, 19,759.60 and 7,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,318.57, 19,759.60 and 7,946.14 is: 10,965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,318.57 : 19,759.60 = 7,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,318.57/19,759.60 = 7,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,318.57x = 19,759.60 × 7,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,318.57x = 157,012,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,012,547.94/14,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.66

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