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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.03, 19,788.50 and 7,966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.03, 19,788.50 and 7,966.98 is: 10,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.03 : 19,788.50 = 7,966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.03/19,788.50 = 7,966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.03x = 19,788.50 × 7,966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.03x = 157,654,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,654,583.73/14,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.02

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