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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.58, 19,767.93 and 7,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.58, 19,767.93 and 7,951.18 is: 10,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.58 : 19,767.93 = 7,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.58/19,767.93 = 7,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.58x = 19,767.93 × 7,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.58x = 157,178,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178,270.82/14,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.63

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