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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.08, 19,771.05 and 7,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.08, 19,771.05 and 7,953.30 is: 10,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.08 : 19,771.05 = 7,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.08/19,771.05 = 7,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.08x = 19,771.05 × 7,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.08x = 157,245,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,245,091.97/14,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.38

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