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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.41, 19,791.40 and 7,968.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.41, 19,791.40 and 7,968.59 is: 10,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.41 : 19,791.40 = 7,968.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.41/19,791.40 = 7,968.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.41x = 19,791.40 × 7,968.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.41x = 157,709,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,709,552.13/14,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.80

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