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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.69, 19,776.15 and 7,956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.69, 19,776.15 and 7,956.68 is: 10,980.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.69 : 19,776.15 = 7,956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.69/19,776.15 = 7,956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.69x = 19,776.15 × 7,956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.69x = 157,352,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,352,398.30/14,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.87

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