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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.71, 19,774.60 and 7,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.71, 19,774.60 and 7,955.96 is: 10,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.71 : 19,774.60 = 7,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.71/19,774.60 = 7,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.71x = 19,774.60 × 7,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.71x = 157,325,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,325,807.85/14,329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.99

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