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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.54, 19,763.80 and 7,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.54, 19,763.80 and 7,947.72 is: 10,967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.54 : 19,763.80 = 7,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.54/19,763.80 = 7,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.54x = 19,763.80 × 7,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.54x = 157,077,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,077,128.67/14,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.89

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