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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.62, 19,773.18 and 7,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.62, 19,773.18 and 7,954.82 is: 10,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.62 : 19,773.18 = 7,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.62/19,773.18 = 7,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.62x = 19,773.18 × 7,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.62x = 157,292,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,292,087.73/14,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.48

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