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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.62, 19,770.42 and 7,952.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.62, 19,770.42 and 7,952.82 is: 10,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.62 : 19,770.42 = 7,952.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.62/19,770.42 = 7,952.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.62x = 19,770.42 × 7,952.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.62x = 157,230,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,230,591.58/14,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.72

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