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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.89, 19,798.64 and 7,973.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.89, 19,798.64 and 7,973.45 is: 11,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.89 : 19,798.64 = 7,973.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.89/19,798.64 = 7,973.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.89x = 19,798.64 × 7,973.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.89x = 157,863,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,863,327.25/14,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.32

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