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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.33, 19,821.74 and 7,991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.33, 19,821.74 and 7,991.09 is: 11,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.33 : 19,821.74 = 7,991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.33/19,821.74 = 7,991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.33x = 19,821.74 × 7,991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.33x = 158,397,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,397,308.30/14,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.36

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