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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.57, 19,767.60 and 7,950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.57, 19,767.60 and 7,950.79 is: 10,971.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.57 : 19,767.60 = 7,950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.57/19,767.60 = 7,950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.57x = 19,767.60 × 7,950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.57x = 157,167,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,167,986.99/14,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.91

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