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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.62, 19,775.92 and 7,956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.62, 19,775.92 and 7,956.84 is: 10,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.62 : 19,775.92 = 7,956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.62/19,775.92 = 7,956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.62x = 19,775.92 × 7,956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.62x = 157,353,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,353,831.29/14,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.25

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