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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.29, 19,780.25 and 7,960.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.29, 19,780.25 and 7,960.86 is: 10,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.29 : 19,780.25 = 7,960.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.29/19,780.25 = 7,960.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.29x = 19,780.25 × 7,960.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.29x = 157,467,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,467,761.21/14,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.62

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