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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.05, 19,787.24 and 7,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.05, 19,787.24 and 7,966.16 is: 10,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.05 : 19,787.24 = 7,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.05/19,787.24 = 7,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.05x = 19,787.24 × 7,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.05x = 157,628,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,628,181.03/14,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.17

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