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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.45, 19,768.75 and 7,951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.45, 19,768.75 and 7,951.85 is: 10,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.45 : 19,768.75 = 7,951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.45/19,768.75 = 7,951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.45x = 19,768.75 × 7,951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.45x = 157,198,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,198,223.66/14,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.35

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