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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.40, 19,799.14 and 7,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.40, 19,799.14 and 7,973.92 is: 11,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.40 : 19,799.14 = 7,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.40/19,799.14 = 7,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.40x = 19,799.14 × 7,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.40x = 157,876,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,876,666.82/14,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.85

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