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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.76, 19,790.92 and 7,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.76, 19,790.92 and 7,967.36 is: 10,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.76 : 19,790.92 = 7,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.76/19,790.92 = 7,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.76x = 19,790.92 × 7,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.76x = 157,681,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,681,398.99/14,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.33

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