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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.70, 19,768.48 and 7,951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.70, 19,768.48 and 7,951.79 is: 10,972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.70 : 19,768.48 = 7,951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.70/19,768.48 = 7,951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.70x = 19,768.48 × 7,951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.70x = 157,194,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,194,761.82/14,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.92

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