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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.49, 19,767.48 and 7,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.49, 19,767.48 and 7,950.71 is: 10,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.49 : 19,767.48 = 7,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.49/19,767.48 = 7,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.49x = 19,767.48 × 7,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.49x = 157,165,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,165,402.07/14,324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.80

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