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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.44, 19,774.28 and 7,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.44, 19,774.28 and 7,955.84 is: 10,978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.44 : 19,774.28 = 7,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.44/19,774.28 = 7,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.44x = 19,774.28 × 7,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.44x = 157,321,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,321,007.80/14,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.87

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