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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.53, 19,770.52 and 7,953.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.53, 19,770.52 and 7,953.19 is: 10,975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.53 : 19,770.52 = 7,953.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.53/19,770.52 = 7,953.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.53x = 19,770.52 × 7,953.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.53x = 157,238,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,238,701.96/14,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.35

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