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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.28, 19,799.62 and 7,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.28, 19,799.62 and 7,973.69 is: 11,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.28 : 19,799.62 = 7,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.28/19,799.62 = 7,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.28x = 19,799.62 × 7,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.28x = 157,875,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875,913.07/14,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.89

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