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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.98, 19,768.17 and 7,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.98, 19,768.17 and 7,951.20 is: 10,972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.98 : 19,768.17 = 7,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.98/19,768.17 = 7,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.98x = 19,768.17 × 7,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.98x = 157,180,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,180,673.30/14,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.49

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