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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.63, 19,773.59 and 7,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.63, 19,773.59 and 7,955.30 is: 10,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.63 : 19,773.59 = 7,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.63/19,773.59 = 7,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.63x = 19,773.59 × 7,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.63x = 157,304,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,304,850.18/14,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.36

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