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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.23, 19,782.36 and 7,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.23, 19,782.36 and 7,961.84 is: 10,987.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.23 : 19,782.36 = 7,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.23/19,782.36 = 7,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.23x = 19,782.36 × 7,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.23x = 157,503,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,503,886.23/14,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.19

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