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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.98, 19,798.32 and 7,973.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.98, 19,798.32 and 7,973.98 is: 11,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.98 : 19,798.32 = 7,973.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.98/19,798.32 = 7,973.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.98x = 19,798.32 × 7,973.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.98x = 157,871,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,871,407.71/14,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.81

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