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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.18, 19,812.09 and 7,983.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.18, 19,812.09 and 7,983.39 is: 11,016.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.18 : 19,812.09 = 7,983.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.18/19,812.09 = 7,983.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.18x = 19,812.09 × 7,983.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.18x = 158,167,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,167,745.42/14,357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.63

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