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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.23, 19,774.19 and 7,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.23, 19,774.19 and 7,956.04 is: 10,980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.23 : 19,774.19 = 7,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.23/19,774.19 = 7,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.23x = 19,774.19 × 7,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.23x = 157,324,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,324,254.14/14,328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.02

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