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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.84, 19,761.49 and 7,946.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.84, 19,761.49 and 7,946.46 is: 10,966.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.84 : 19,761.49 = 7,946.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.84/19,761.49 = 7,946.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.84x = 19,761.49 × 7,946.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.84x = 157,033,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,033,889.83/14,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.18

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