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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.27, 19,787.06 and 7,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.27, 19,787.06 and 7,965.44 is: 10,992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.27 : 19,787.06 = 7,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.27/19,787.06 = 7,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.27x = 19,787.06 × 7,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.27x = 157,612,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,612,560.18/14,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.44

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