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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.81, 19,773.84 and 7,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.81, 19,773.84 and 7,955.49 is: 10,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.81 : 19,773.84 = 7,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.81/19,773.84 = 7,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.81x = 19,773.84 × 7,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.81x = 157,310,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,310,586.38/14,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.62

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