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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.47, 19,813.33 and 7,983.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.47, 19,813.33 and 7,983.93 is: 11,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.47 : 19,813.33 = 7,983.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.47/19,813.33 = 7,983.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.47x = 19,813.33 × 7,983.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.47x = 158,188,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,188,111.98/14,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.83

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