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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.23, 19,775.57 and 7,957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.23, 19,775.57 and 7,957.04 is: 10,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.23 : 19,775.57 = 7,957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.23/19,775.57 = 7,957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.23x = 19,775.57 × 7,957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.23x = 157,355,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,355,001.51/14,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.40

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