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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.69, 19,772.29 and 7,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.69, 19,772.29 and 7,954.38 is: 10,977.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.69 : 19,772.29 = 7,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.69/19,772.29 = 7,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.69x = 19,772.29 × 7,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.69x = 157,276,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,276,243.93/14,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.08

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