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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355.41, 19,811.56 and 7,982.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355.41, 19,811.56 and 7,982.51 is: 11,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355.41 : 19,811.56 = 7,982.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355.41/19,811.56 = 7,982.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355.41x = 19,811.56 × 7,982.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355.41x = 158,146,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,146,033.52/14,355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.47

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