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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,320.88, 19,762.92 and 7,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,320.88, 19,762.92 and 7,947.50 is: 10,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320.88 : 19,762.92 = 7,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320.88/19,762.92 = 7,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320.88x = 19,762.92 × 7,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320.88x = 157,065,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,065,707.89/14,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.60

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