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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.56, 19,790.65 and 7,968.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.56, 19,790.65 and 7,968.55 is: 10,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.56 : 19,790.65 = 7,968.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.56/19,790.65 = 7,968.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.56x = 19,790.65 × 7,968.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.56x = 157,702,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,702,784.06/14,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.21

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