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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.82, 19,774.45 and 7,956.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.82, 19,774.45 and 7,956.65 is: 10,979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.82 : 19,774.45 = 7,956.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.82/19,774.45 = 7,956.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.82x = 19,774.45 × 7,956.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.82x = 157,338,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,338,377.59/14,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.79

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