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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,320.01, 19,761.77 and 7,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,320.01, 19,761.77 and 7,946.76 is: 10,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320.01 : 19,761.77 = 7,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320.01/19,761.77 = 7,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320.01x = 19,761.77 × 7,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320.01x = 157,042,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,042,043.37/14,320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.62

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