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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.97, 19,776.47 and 7,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.97, 19,776.47 and 7,957.58 is: 10,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.97 : 19,776.47 = 7,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.97/19,776.47 = 7,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.97x = 19,776.47 × 7,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.97x = 157,372,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,372,911.48/14,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.32

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