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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,320.05, 19,761.83 and 7,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,320.05, 19,761.83 and 7,946.74 is: 10,966.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320.05 : 19,761.83 = 7,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320.05/19,761.83 = 7,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320.05x = 19,761.83 × 7,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320.05x = 157,042,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,042,124.93/14,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.59

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