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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.98, 19,775.15 and 7,956.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.98, 19,775.15 and 7,956.57 is: 10,979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.98 : 19,775.15 = 7,956.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.98/19,775.15 = 7,956.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.98x = 19,775.15 × 7,956.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.98x = 157,342,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,342,325.45/14,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.94

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