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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.74, 19,774.76 and 7,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.74, 19,774.76 and 7,956.34 is: 10,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.74 : 19,774.76 = 7,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.74/19,774.76 = 7,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.74x = 19,774.76 × 7,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.74x = 157,334,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,334,713.98/14,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.59

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