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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.17, 19,787.33 and 7,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.17, 19,787.33 and 7,966.16 is: 10,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.17 : 19,787.33 = 7,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.17/19,787.33 = 7,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.17x = 19,787.33 × 7,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.17x = 157,629,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,629,036.75/14,339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.90

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