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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.96, 19,804.31 and 7,977.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.96, 19,804.31 and 7,977.35 is: 11,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.96 : 19,804.31 = 7,977.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.96/19,804.31 = 7,977.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.96x = 19,804.31 × 7,977.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.96x = 157,985,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,985,877.65/14,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.73

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