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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.92, 19,781.55 and 7,962.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.92, 19,781.55 and 7,962.03 is: 10,986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.92 : 19,781.55 = 7,962.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.92/19,781.55 = 7,962.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.92x = 19,781.55 × 7,962.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.92x = 157,501,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,501,294.55/14,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.48

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