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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.20, 19,772.70 and 7,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.20, 19,772.70 and 7,954.18 is: 10,977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.20 : 19,772.70 = 7,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.20/19,772.70 = 7,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.20x = 19,772.70 × 7,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.20x = 157,275,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,275,516.02/14,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.41

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