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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.36, 19,768.69 and 7,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.36, 19,768.69 and 7,951.58 is: 10,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.36 : 19,768.69 = 7,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.36/19,768.69 = 7,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.36x = 19,768.69 × 7,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.36x = 157,192,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,192,280.27/14,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.01

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