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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.67, 19,793.08 and 7,970.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.67, 19,793.08 and 7,970.45 is: 10,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.67 : 19,793.08 = 7,970.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.67/19,793.08 = 7,970.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.67x = 19,793.08 × 7,970.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.67x = 157,759,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,759,754.49/14,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.56

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