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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.44, 19,779.77 and 7,959.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.44, 19,779.77 and 7,959.87 is: 10,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.44 : 19,779.77 = 7,959.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.44/19,779.77 = 7,959.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.44x = 19,779.77 × 7,959.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.44x = 157,444,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,444,397.83/14,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.41

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