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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.52, 19,777.86 and 7,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.52, 19,777.86 and 7,959.08 is: 10,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.52 : 19,777.86 = 7,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.52/19,777.86 = 7,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.52x = 19,777.86 × 7,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.52x = 157,413,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,413,569.97/14,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.20

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