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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.98, 19,766.79 and 7,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.98, 19,766.79 and 7,950.20 is: 10,971.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.98 : 19,766.79 = 7,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.98/19,766.79 = 7,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.98x = 19,766.79 × 7,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.98x = 157,149,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149,983.27/14,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.11

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