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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.71, 19,768.31 and 7,951.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.71, 19,768.31 and 7,951.71 is: 10,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.71 : 19,768.31 = 7,951.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.71/19,768.31 = 7,951.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.71x = 19,768.31 × 7,951.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.71x = 157,191,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,191,868.31/14,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.48

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