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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355.65, 19,812.03 and 7,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355.65, 19,812.03 and 7,983.49 is: 11,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355.65 : 19,812.03 = 7,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355.65/19,812.03 = 7,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355.65x = 19,812.03 × 7,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355.65x = 158,169,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,169,093.85/14,355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.90

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