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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.92, 19,778.77 and 7,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.92, 19,778.77 and 7,959.92 is: 10,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.92 : 19,778.77 = 7,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.92/19,778.77 = 7,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.92x = 19,778.77 × 7,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.92x = 157,437,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,437,426.90/14,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.32

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