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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.46, 19,771.29 and 7,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.46, 19,771.29 and 7,953.57 is: 10,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.46 : 19,771.29 = 7,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.46/19,771.29 = 7,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.46x = 19,771.29 × 7,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.46x = 157,252,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,252,339.01/14,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.59

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